What are the two major complications of transbronchial biopsy?
a. Uncontrollable coughing and bleeding
b. Pneumothorax and bleeding
c. Pneumothorax and coughing
d. Cardiac arrest and pneumothorax
ANS: B
There are two major complications of TBBx, pneumothorax and bleeding. Adequate sedation and cough suppression are important to reduce the risk of pneumothorax arising from cough-induced barotrauma.
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