Nurses should inform patients of the possibility of awareness during bronchoscopy performed with procedural sedation

摘要

Context Flexible bronchoscopy is heralded as a cornerstone of pulmonary medicine. The administration of sedative and analgesic medication to decrease discomfort and improve procedural conditions is recommended by peak professional bodies in respiratory medicine.1 2 However, sedation efficacy varies considerably and lack of awareness is not guaranteed. Therefore, this study provides an important contribution towards improving patient experiences of bronchoscopy.3