For which of the following reasons is atropine often used during fiberoptic bronchoscopy? 1. To dry the patient's airway 2. To decrease vagal responses 3. To provide topical anesthesia
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: A
This promotes anesthetic deposition, aids visibility, and can reduce procedure time. An anticho-linergic agent, such as atropine given prior to the procedure, is used for this purpose. Atropine may also help decrease vagal responses (such as bradycardia and hypotension) that can occur during bronchoscopy.
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