Table 3

Bronchoscopy data

Bronchoscopy characteristicsTotal (N=53)
Sedation, n (%)
 Deep/general51 (96.2)
 Moderate1 (1.9)
 Awake/local anaesthetic1 (1.9)
Airway for deep sedation/general anaesthesia, n (%)
 Endotracheal tube47 (92.2)
 Laryngeal mask airway4 (7.8)
Bronchoscope type, n (%)
 Disposable36 (67.9)
 Non-disposable17 (32.1)
Type of respiratory protective equipment, n (%)
 Powered air purifying respirator40 (75.5)
 N95 with face shield13 (24.5)
Negative pressure room, n (%)53 (100)
Medications while performing bronchoscopy, n (%)
 Aspirin21 (39.6)
 Clopidogrel2 (3.8)
 Heparin—subcutaneous11 (20.8)
 Heparin—intravenous0
 Enoxaparin—prophylactic10 (18.9)
 Other anticoagulants0
 Vasopressors21 (43.8)
Complications, n (%)
 Hypotension1 (1.8)