Sedation in fibreoptic bronchoscopy

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# Further study is needed {#article-title-2} EDITOR,—We agree with M Q F Hatton and colleagues that it is unnecessary to sedate a patient for a procedure for which local anaesthesia may be used satisfactorily.1 Sedation is safe provided that the administrator has had specific training and that guidelines for the selection of patients, monitoring, resuscitation facilities, and use of supplemental oxygen are followed. The drugs and techniques used should …