Re: Bronchioscope
Cody Namesnik (cody(AT)netzone.com)
Sat, 13 Sep 1997 20:03:40 -0700
I've had it quite few times! Its simple, like a suction catheter! I have had
granulated "scar" tissue build up! Actually was from wrong trach curve! At that
time I had a Shiley trach. too rigid for me! I then a custom trach. made by
Bivona silicone trach. still use em" today!
My DR. got rid of my scared tissue with steroids for a week or two!! I remember
you saying your drainage gauze was uncomfortable? It reminds me of when I had
the wrong trach. in .. I used to cough allot when i changed my gauze too! need
suctioning every ten mins.! How smooth is it when you run a cath. down
trach."any resistance"? That's how I knew also blood spots can occur! I did on
me!! I thought I would share my experience!!
E-mail me any time!! cody(AT)netzone.com
Cody Namesnik
cody(AT)netzone.com
annette wrote:
> Hi
>
> Just a question for those who have trachs. Has anyone had a bronchioscope
> while having a trach? I am going in on Monday to have the procedure done.
> Just wondered if any of you had an the same procedure and wondered what it
> was like?
>
> My pulmonologist seems to think the the constant infections I have been
> having may be do in part to scar tissue that is forming in my throat. He
> says that it is nothing serious and can be fixed with a simple procedure of
> burning the tissue off.
>
> My lungs sound clear, it is just my throat that is giving me the problems
> these days.
>
> Would appreciate any answers regarding bronchioscope......
>
> Annette Hanna
> nete1(AT)midwest.net