Contraindications of bronchoscopy:

Contraindications of bronchoscopy:

  • Emergency bronchoscopy has no contraindication as it may be a life saving procedure
  • Elective bronchoscopy may have the following contraindications
  1. General contraindication such as HT, DM, bleeding disorders, active infections
  2. Trismus
  3. Aortic aneurysm
  4. Cervical spine problems
  5. Active recent massive hemoptysis
  6. Metastatic involvement of cervical spine
  7. Pulmonary hypertension