A comparison of techniques for optimal performance of bronchoalveolar lavage
N Radhakrishna, M Farmer, DP Steinfort… - Journal of bronchology …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a commonly used diagnostic and research
tool. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding standardizing this technique. The type of
suction method and number of aliquots used as well as the anatomic lung segment sampled
are not standardized nor well studied. Our primary aim was to compare the quantity and
quality of BAL specimens using 2 suction methods, hand-held syringe versus wall suction.
Our secondary aim was to assess which anatomic lung segment yields the greatest BAL …
tool. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding standardizing this technique. The type of
suction method and number of aliquots used as well as the anatomic lung segment sampled
are not standardized nor well studied. Our primary aim was to compare the quantity and
quality of BAL specimens using 2 suction methods, hand-held syringe versus wall suction.
Our secondary aim was to assess which anatomic lung segment yields the greatest BAL …