“Is a bronchoscopy done under general anesthesia?”
I will have a bronchoscopy. Is a bronchoscopy done under general anesthesia?
2 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesia
it could be, also under MAC Monitoring Anesthesia Care.
The actual technique used will vary depending on the preference of the pulmonologist and anesthesiologist, and the illness of the patient. But, for a lot of patients, general anesthesia can be used safely and comfortably.
