Airway Diagnostics: Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Tracheal Wash, and Pleural Fluid

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
Laurent L Couetil, Craig A Thompson

Abstract

Indications for bronchoalveolar lavage, tracheal wash, and thoracocentesis for the diagnosis of respiratory diseases are discussed. Each technique is described in detail and illustrated by videos. Sample handling, preparation and evaluation are reviewed. The advantages and limitations of bronchoalveolar lavage and tracheal wash procedures as well as a critical comparison between the 2 techniques for equine asthma diagnosis are presented. Finally, validated cut-off values for equine asthma diagnosis are reviewed.

Citations

Sep 6, 2020·The Veterinary Record·Finola Leonard
Jun 23, 2020·Journal of Proteomics·Elisabetta Chiaradia, Ingrid Miller

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