The Bronchoscopy Book

Practical Guide to Bronchoscopy in the ICU

The book "Practical Guide to Bronchoscopy in the ICU" by Dr. Lars Konge and Dr. Espen Lindholm contains basic theory on flexible bronchoscopy in the ICU that will allow operators to start practicing the procedure.

Throughout the book, images and videos illustrate and support the theory presented. The videos below are listed according to section. The Quick Reference (QR) codes applied in the book link to the individual pages for each video.

Lars Konge, MD, Ph.D.

Cardio-thoracic surgeon, 
Professor of Medical Education

Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education
and Simulation (CAMES)

Espen Lindholm, MD, Ph.D.

MD, Ph.D., Senior researcher,
Department of Anesthesiology, Acute Clinic

Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway

How to handle the bronchoscope

How to prepare the scope
See the video demonstrating how to prepare the bronchoscope.

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How to hold and drive the scope
See the video demonstrating how to hold and drive the scope.

See video

Performing the procedure

Instal lidocaine
Video demonstrating installation of lidocaine in the ICU patient.

See video

Insertion through the nose
Videos demonstrating nasal insertion of the scope.

See video

Insertion through the mouth
Videos demonstrating insertion of the scope through the mouth.

See video

Passage through vocal cords
Video demonstrating passage through vocal cords to Carina.

See video

Insertion through PDT / EET
Videos demonstrating scope insertion through endotracheal tube on an ICU patient.

See video

Right side

Navigation from Carina to upper right lobe
Videos demonstrating navigation from Carina to upper right lobe.

See video

Navigation from Carina to right middle lobe
Videos demonstrating navigation from Carina to right middle lobe.

See video

Navigation from Carina to right lower lobe
Videos demonstrating navigation from Carina to right lower lobe.

See video

Full bronchoscopy of right lung
Video demonstrating full bronchoscopy of right lung.

See video

Insertion through PDT / EET
Videos demonstrating scope insertion through endotracheal tube on an ICU patient.

See video

Left side

Navigation from Carina to left upper lobe
Videos demonstrating navigation from Carina to left upper lobe.

See video

Navigation from Carina to left lower lobe
Videos demonstrating navigation from Carina to left lower lobe.

See video

Full bronchoscopy of left lung
Video demonstrating a full bronchoscopy of left lung.

See video

Access to book and workshops

Please contact your local Ambu representative or contact us below if you wish to work with the training program based on "Practical Guide to Bronchoscopy in the ICU".

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