Rigid Bronchoscopy Instructions

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Rigid Bronchoscopy Instructions

• UCI Medical Center

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Rigid Bronchoscopy

• Rigid Bronchoscopy is a procedure used to examine
  the tracheobronchial tree in order to remove
  tissue, dilate areas of airway narrowing, or
  insert prostheses (also known as stents) to treat
  airway obstruction.
• Procedures are performed in the operating room
  under general anesthesia, and may involve the
  additional use of flexible bronchoscopy and
  lasers.

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Prior to the Procedure

• Prior to the procedure, you will have an
• appointment with your physician during which
• a physical examination will be performed and
• additional tests may be ordered as warranted.
• Some of these tests may be performed on the
• morning of your procedure.

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Pre Procedure Tests
Tests may include Electrocardiogram
(EKG) Pulmonary Function Tests Chest X-ray or CT
Scan Blood Tests
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Our Team

• Our medical staff
• will provide you
• with a detailed description of the procedure,
  answer your questions, and
• ask you to sign an informed consent form.

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Very Important!

• DONT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE AFTER MIDNIGHT THE
  NIGHT BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.
• YOU SHOULD, HOWEVER, TAKE PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS
  WITH SIPS OF WATER.
• PLEASE ARRIVE 2 HOUR PRIOR TO
• YOUR PROCEDURE START TIME
• BECAUSE OF THE ANESTHESIA, FOR YOUR SAFETY AND AS
  REQUIRED BY LAW, YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE,
  CARING ADULT TO DRIVE YOU HOME.
• YOU MAY ALSO HAVE TO SPEND THE NIGHT IN THE
  HOSPITAL.

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Location

• University of California Irvine Medical Center
• 101 The City Drive
• Orange, CA 92868
• Hospital Operator
• [phone]
• We are very close to Angel Stadium where I-5, the
  22 and 57 meet
• Exit 1-5 at The City Drive
• Turn West toward the ocean
• and then left on Medical Center Drive

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Directions

• Please report to the
• UCI Medical Center
• Main Lobby
• Discounted validated Valet parking is available.
• Bring your parking ticket to the receptionist for
  validation.

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Before the Procedure

• Before the procedure, you will be asked to wear a
  hospital gown. An intravenous catheter will be
  inserted.
• Inform the nurse of any allergies you may have,
  and which medications you are taking.
• Bring a list of your current medications with
  dosages.

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During the Procedure

• During the procedure, monitors will be placed to
  measure your blood pressure, heart rate, and
  oxygen saturation.
• General anesthesia will be administered by the
  anesthesiologist.
• Procedures take 1-2 hours to complete.

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After the Procedure

• After the procedure, you will be cared for in the
  recovery area for at least two hours
• You will be wearing an oxygen mask

• Monitors will be on your arm and finger.
• You may need a chest
• x-ray or bronchodilator breathing treatment.
• You should not eat or drink anything for at least
  two hours after the procedure.
• You will then be transferred to the same day
  surgery patient observation area or you could be
  discharged home

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Discharge

• Discharge from the hospital or procedural area
  will occur when you are stable and feeling well.
• Again, for your safety and as required by state
  law, you must have someone drive you home.
• Results and recommendations from the procedure
  will be mailed or faxed to you, your referring
  and primary care physicians.
• We will call you for a follow-up appointment if
  further care is necessary.

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Post Procedure Contact

• Call us at [phone] or speak to our staff
  at [phone]
• if you have any questions or if you experience
  any of the following
• Increased or new shortness of breath and
  difficulty breathing
• Increased or new chest pain
• Increased or new blood in your sputum when you
  cough
• Increased or new fever and chills
• Increased or new shortness of breath and
  difficulty breathing
• Increased or new chest pain
• Increased or new blood in your sputum when you
  cough
• Increased or new fever and chills
• After normal office hours, call the hospital
  operator at
• [phone] and ask to page the Pulmonary
  Fellow on call.

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Thank you

• For choosing UCI Medical Center for your care.
• The only Medical Center in Orange County
  designated as one of Americas Best Hospitals
  2001-2005
• Our Physicians, Best Doctors in America
• Honored as one of 100 Magnet Hospitals
• for excellence in Nursing