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Bronchoscopy
To observe the trachea and bronchial tree, obtain a sample, or remove a foreign body.
Chest X-Ray
To determine basic condition of the lungs or identify a disease process.
Lung Scan
To evaluate pulmonary emboli.
Sputum Analysis
To diagnose infectious organisms or cancer cells.
Thoracentesis
To withdraw fluid from the pleural space
Arterial Blood Gases
To measure the partial pressures of O2 and CO2 in the lungs by determining the pH of
the blood.
Lung Perfusion Scan
To provide a visual image of pulmonary blood flow to diagnose blood vessel obstruction.
Lung Ventilation Scan
To determine the distribution pattern of an inhaled gas to identify obstructed airways.
Pulmonary Angiography
Aid in diagnosing pulmonary emboli and evaluating pulmonary circulation in certain
heart conditions before surgery.