What happens after #bronchoscopy? • When the procedure is finished, a nurse will remain with you until you are awake enough to leave. Tell the nurse if you have any chest pains, difficulty breathing, or if you notice a large amount of blood (more than one tablespoon) in your sputum. It is normal to cough up a small amount of blood for 1-2 days after the procedure. • The nurse will recheck your blood pressure and #respiratory rate before discharge. The IV needle will be removed and a chest X-ray may be taken. You must not eat or drink anything for 2 hours after the procedure, because your throat muscles will still be numb. When you are ready to be discharged, the nurse will go over some instructions with you, such as what to do if you have a sore throat. • Your physician will be happy to discuss any questions you may have regarding the bronchoscopy and will tell you when to expect the results back from the laboratory.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000