RESPIRATORY
LUNG MALIGNANCY
PromptIndications for intubation in malignancy
ResponseProtect contralateral lung from soiling
Facilitates bronchoscopy intervention and biopsy
Provide respiratory support if significant blood aspiration
Facilitates bronchoscopy intervention and biopsy
Provide respiratory support if significant blood aspiration
PromptTreatment of pulmonary haemorrhage in malignancy
ResponseInterventional - bronchoscopy injection, vascular embolisation
Wedge resection/lobectomy
Wedge resection/lobectomy