Technological advances in single-use or disposable bronchoscopy: an evaluation of the Innovative Ambu^® aScope™ 5 in a quaternary referral bronchoscopy unit.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Single-use flexible bronchoscopes (SUFBs) offer various advantages over reusable bronchoscopes (RBs) including portability and cost-effectiveness, and potentially reduced infection transmission. Our study aimed to review the performance of the Ambu^® aScope™ 5 Broncho suite in Cork University Hospital.

Methods

Following ethical approval, data was collected prospectively on procedures performed with the Ambu^® aScope™ 5 in Cork University Hospital. Data included patient demographics, procedure details (location, indication, SUFB size, procedures, complications), and user satisfaction and demographics.

Results

There were 98 procedures performed with the Ambu^® aScope™ 5, all in the endoscopy suite. There were 42 female patients (

SUBMITTER: Tangney N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833555 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature