What is the primary role of the respiratory therapist during a flexible bronchoscopy procedure?

The primary role of the respiratory therapist during a flexible bronchoscopy procedure is to manage the patient's airway, ventilation, and oxygenation while assisting the physician with the procedure. Flexible bronchoscopy involves inserting a flexible fiberoptic scope through the nose or mouth into the airways to visualize the trachea, bronchi, and smaller airways. The respiratory therapist's responsibilities include: Monitoring the patient's vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate) througho....