Bronchoscopy

[anonymous]

My daughter has been sick in the hospital now for a week. She has been running high temps (103) with body aches and pains, and her PFT's are low at 67 (her normal FEV1 is 97). They have tested her for everything under the sun and so far everything is negative (MRSA, Pseudomonas, Aspergillus, 3 different types of influenza, adenovirus, etc. etc.). They have called in infectious disease and they still cannot determine what is causing her decline. They want to do a bronchoscopy this Monday to see if there is something deep in her lungs that she could not get up in a sputum for them to culture. This will be her first bronchoscope and she is 13. They told me she would be completely sedated and they would get a sample and wash out her lungs while they were in there. Can some of you let me know what to expect so I will be prepared.

Thank You

 

[anonymous]

My daughter has been sick in the hospital now for a week. She has been running high temps (103) with body aches and pains, and her PFT's are low at 67 (her normal FEV1 is 97). They have tested her for everything under the sun and so far everything is negative (MRSA, Pseudomonas, Aspergillus, 3 different types of influenza, adenovirus, etc. etc.). They have called in infectious disease and they still cannot determine what is causing her decline. They want to do a bronchoscopy this Monday to see if there is something deep in her lungs that she could not get up in a sputum for them to culture. This will be her first bronchoscope and she is 13. They told me she would be completely sedated and they would get a sample and wash out her lungs while they were in there. Can some of you let me know what to expect so I will be prepared.

Thank You

 

[anonymous]

Oh bless her heart. I dont' know anything about bronchs but I'll be sure to keep her in my prayers.

Keep us posted on how everything goes and what they find.

 

[anonymous]

Oh bless her heart. I dont' know anything about bronchs but I'll be sure to keep her in my prayers.

Keep us posted on how everything goes and what they find.

 

[NoExcuses]

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[ClashPunk82]

I had a bronch. The procedure went well. They got samples and sucked up a lot of crap out of there. It's pretty simple and it feels better adter like you can breathe a little better, but that's not always the case with every bronch. But I am sure your daughter will be just fine. I have you and her in my thoughts and keep us updated.

 

[ClashPunk82]

I had a bronch. The procedure went well. They got samples and sucked up a lot of crap out of there. It's pretty simple and it feels better adter like you can breathe a little better, but that's not always the case with every bronch. But I am sure your daughter will be just fine. I have you and her in my thoughts and keep us updated.

 

[thelizardqueen]

I had a bronch done 3 years ago, and it was a piece of cake. They set you up with a morphine drip to relax you before they start the procedure, and then when you get in the Operating Room, or where ever it is she's getting it done, they give you a drug tht's like an LSD that cuts off brain activity to the body, so that basically you're awake throughout the whole procedure, but you don't remember a thing. What I remember of my bronch, was being wheeled into the room for the procedure with Morphine in me, and then the docs giving me that LSD type drug. They then put a cloth over my eyes to prevent backsplash from the camera going in and out of my mouth, and the last thing I remember is thinking 'oh god, here we go.'. Next thing I know I'm in recovery, and don't remember a thing. Funny thing is, is that the doc informed me that I talked and cracked jokes with him throughout the whole procedure, but I don't remember it at all. It'll be fine for her. It won't hurt at all. Afterwards though she may have a scratchy throat, and sore lungs for a bit. She may cough a bit, maybe a bit of blood as well. But nothing to worry about. Let me know if you have any other questions!

 

[thelizardqueen]

I had a bronch done 3 years ago, and it was a piece of cake. They set you up with a morphine drip to relax you before they start the procedure, and then when you get in the Operating Room, or where ever it is she's getting it done, they give you a drug tht's like an LSD that cuts off brain activity to the body, so that basically you're awake throughout the whole procedure, but you don't remember a thing. What I remember of my bronch, was being wheeled into the room for the procedure with Morphine in me, and then the docs giving me that LSD type drug. They then put a cloth over my eyes to prevent backsplash from the camera going in and out of my mouth, and the last thing I remember is thinking 'oh god, here we go.'. Next thing I know I'm in recovery, and don't remember a thing. Funny thing is, is that the doc informed me that I talked and cracked jokes with him throughout the whole procedure, but I don't remember it at all. It'll be fine for her. It won't hurt at all. Afterwards though she may have a scratchy throat, and sore lungs for a bit. She may cough a bit, maybe a bit of blood as well. But nothing to worry about. Let me know if you have any other questions!

 

[Debi]

I have had several bronchs over the years. Before the procedures they gave me several medications (to stop the coughing reflex, reduce the amount of mucous and to relax me). They used an IV to administer the relaxing med (which for me has always been Versed). I remember them putting the bronch tube through my nose down toward my lungs, but after that everything else is pretty fuzzy (thanks to the Versed!). They always got lots of stuff out. Your daughter is going to be just fine. Although I wouldn't want to treat bronchs as something to do every time I felt sick, they certainly have their place. I will keep your daughter and you in my thoughts and prayers.

Debi
54 w/cf

 

[Debi]

I have had several bronchs over the years. Before the procedures they gave me several medications (to stop the coughing reflex, reduce the amount of mucous and to relax me). They used an IV to administer the relaxing med (which for me has always been Versed). I remember them putting the bronch tube through my nose down toward my lungs, but after that everything else is pretty fuzzy (thanks to the Versed!). They always got lots of stuff out. Your daughter is going to be just fine. Although I wouldn't want to treat bronchs as something to do every time I felt sick, they certainly have their place. I will keep your daughter and you in my thoughts and prayers.

Debi
54 w/cf

 

[Brad]

She will be fine, after the bronch she will sleep, feel no pain.

I have had about ten, I am normally awake , with just some happy meds.
It seems that I too crack jokes before and during the bronch......

 

[Brad]

She will be fine, after the bronch she will sleep, feel no pain.

I have had about ten, I am normally awake , with just some happy meds.
It seems that I too crack jokes before and during the bronch......

 

[Faust]

Wow Brad is impressive enough, but Debi is 54 years old with CF? Wow! Please tell us more about your history and condition in general please. A 54 year old CF is pretty freaky to me, so please don't think my curiosity is something more than straight up fascination!

 

[Faust]

Wow Brad is impressive enough, but Debi is 54 years old with CF? Wow! Please tell us more about your history and condition in general please. A 54 year old CF is pretty freaky to me, so please don't think my curiosity is something more than straight up fascination!

 

[coltsfan715]

I had my first broch last August - they did mine to clear a blockage that was causing a lung collapse, but that is beside the point. I ws nervous because I had not had one before. I was told that they put you in a twilight sleep. You don't remember anything and aren't really aware of what is going on but you can hear and respond to commands. They need you to swallow at certain points and that is why they do that (they say swallow and you do it). I also remember them giving me an aerosol treatment with numbing meds in it for my throat. I remember talking and laughing for a period of time while they were getting things ready. Then I remember kind of feeling dizzy and then I don't remember anything til I really woke up in recovery.

In the days afterwards, my lungs felt a little sore/tender. I coughed alot, but it was less productive and what I did cough up was streaked with blood for a few days afterwards (my doc told me that could be expected after the procedure). It took me a few days to really feel a big difference, but many people I have talked to said they felt better immediately.

Also, the meds they give you cause amnesia so your daughter may ask or repeat the same thing over and over again. I know I told my mom and fiance the same thing (I think it was... "has the doc been in?... he said he was coming in after the procedure ... what did he say?") about 20 times before I really came too. I don't remember it at all, I just know that when I started talking - that I can remember they just looked at me and said we know and repeated exactly what I was going to say lol. When my mom has had procedures done using the same meds she tends to ask what time it is every few minutes. Just to prepare you for a bit of the recovery, she may or may not do that, but I am sure it is frustrating and funny at the same time.

Best of luck to your daughter and you.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

I had my first broch last August - they did mine to clear a blockage that was causing a lung collapse, but that is beside the point. I ws nervous because I had not had one before. I was told that they put you in a twilight sleep. You don't remember anything and aren't really aware of what is going on but you can hear and respond to commands. They need you to swallow at certain points and that is why they do that (they say swallow and you do it). I also remember them giving me an aerosol treatment with numbing meds in it for my throat. I remember talking and laughing for a period of time while they were getting things ready. Then I remember kind of feeling dizzy and then I don't remember anything til I really woke up in recovery.

In the days afterwards, my lungs felt a little sore/tender. I coughed alot, but it was less productive and what I did cough up was streaked with blood for a few days afterwards (my doc told me that could be expected after the procedure). It took me a few days to really feel a big difference, but many people I have talked to said they felt better immediately.

Also, the meds they give you cause amnesia so your daughter may ask or repeat the same thing over and over again. I know I told my mom and fiance the same thing (I think it was... "has the doc been in?... he said he was coming in after the procedure ... what did he say?") about 20 times before I really came too. I don't remember it at all, I just know that when I started talking - that I can remember they just looked at me and said we know and repeated exactly what I was going to say lol. When my mom has had procedures done using the same meds she tends to ask what time it is every few minutes. Just to prepare you for a bit of the recovery, she may or may not do that, but I am sure it is frustrating and funny at the same time.

Best of luck to your daughter and you.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[JustDucky]

What everyone has said is right on...I have had several bronchs, the last one was in Oct to remove junk in my lungs as well as to get a real good culture from my lungs. The docs gave me good doses of a drug called Versed so that I wouldn't be aware of the proceedure. They won't start until your daughter is "snockered"...and when she wakes up, she probably won't remember a thing about the proceedure. Hopefully the docs will come up with an answer...you must be so frustrated! Many hugs go out to both of you, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JustDucky]

What everyone has said is right on...I have had several bronchs, the last one was in Oct to remove junk in my lungs as well as to get a real good culture from my lungs. The docs gave me good doses of a drug called Versed so that I wouldn't be aware of the proceedure. They won't start until your daughter is "snockered"...and when she wakes up, she probably won't remember a thing about the proceedure. Hopefully the docs will come up with an answer...you must be so frustrated! Many hugs go out to both of you, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">