Xing Chen

Bedside bronchoscopy in intubated patients with acute exacerbation of COPD requiring invasive mechanical ventilation: clinical applications, procedural timing, and standardized management

Introduction Bedside bronchoscopy is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool for intubated patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, yet evidence-based guidance on procedural timing remains limited. Methods This narrative review synt...