Guided transtracheal distal pulmonary brushing-washing: diagnosing acute pneumonia in high-risk patients.

Authors :: Pelter, P.
Martin, M.
Barrier, J.
Germaud, P.
Leberre, J.Y.
Grolleau, J.Y.
Source :: British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Edition); 1/16/1982, Vol. 284 Issue 6310, p147, 3p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :: 1982
Abstract: Investigates the efficiency of guided transtracheal distal pulmonary lesion in the diagnosis of acute pneumonia. Isolation of pathogenic organisms obtained from patients; Death of a patient with diffuse intravascular coagulation; Development of hemoptysis in patients.

Subjects :: LUNG disease diagnosis
PATHOGENIC microorganisms
DISSEMINATED intravascular coagulation

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