From: Bronchoscopy in the post-acute phase of COVID-19: an observational study
Median (IQR) hospital length of stay, days (n = 30) | 53.5 (32–81) | |
Severity of acute infection (WHO definition) | Mild | 13 (29.6) |
Moderate | 6 (13.6) | |
Severe | 6 (13.6) | |
Critical | 19 (43.2) | |
Max ventilatory support | Room air | 11 (24.4) |
Supplemental oxygen | 8 (17.8) | |
HFNC | 3 (6.7) | |
CPAP | 4 (8.9) | |
NIV | 2 (4.4) | |
Tracheal intubation + invasive mechanical ventilation | 17 (37.8) | |
Type of bronchoscope | Flexible | 16 (69.6) |
Flexible bronchoscope through tracheal tube | 7 (30.4) | |
Indications | Suspected COVID-19 | 3 (13.0) |
Haemoptysis | 2 (8.7) | |
Suspected tracheal stenosis | 3 (13.0) | |
Obstructive atelectasis | 3 (13.0) | |
Management of tracheostomy complication (granuloma) | 1 (4.3) | |
Decannulation | 11 (47.8) |