What Are Double-Shielded Brushes Used for During Bronchoscopy

question 1

Multiple Choice

What are double-shielded brushes used for during bronchoscopy?

• A) To clean the fiber-optics
• B) To obtain microbiologic samples
• C) To assist in cleaning the smaller airways of mucous plugs
• D) To assist in diagnosing malignant tumors

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