“Are you sedated for a bronchoscopy?”
I need to have a bronchoscopy. I am afraid. Are you sedated for a bronchoscopy?
4 Answers
Simple answer is yes. But it depends on the institution the level of sedation. Varies from conscious sedation to anesthesia and you discuss this with the physician.
Yes, it is done under general anesthesia. It's usually very fast and going to sleep and waking up take more time than the procedure itself.
You will be sedated to some degree. There are really 3 options.
1) A light sedation administered by the doctor performing the bronchoscopy.
2) A sedation administered by Anesthesia; this is typically propofol and is similar to a colonoscopy-type sedation.
3) General anesthesia.
Most likely it will be option 1 or 2. As a general rule it is well-tolerated and most patients report the experience as being just fine.
1) A light sedation administered by the doctor performing the bronchoscopy.
2) A sedation administered by Anesthesia; this is typically propofol and is similar to a colonoscopy-type sedation.
3) General anesthesia.
Most likely it will be option 1 or 2. As a general rule it is well-tolerated and most patients report the experience as being just fine.
Yes.
