Complication rates from UNCH Bronchoscopy lab database, past 4 years (Nov. 1998-present): 2171 procedures (432 in infants < 12 months old)
|
Complication |
Number out of |
Incidence |
Incidence in < 12 month old patients (N=432) |
|
Transient desaturation |
6 |
<1% |
0.92% |
|
Apnea |
4 |
<1% |
|
|
Bradycardia |
3 |
<1% |
0.69% |
|
Epistaxis |
2 |
<1% |
0 |
|
Hemorrhage/hemoptysis |
2 |
<1% |
0 |
|
Bronchospasm |
1 |
<1% |
0 |
|
Laryngospasm |
1 |
<1% |
0 |
|
Respiratory distress |
1 |
<1% |
0 |
|
Pneumothorax |
1 |
<1% |
0 |