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 In patients with respiratory insufficiency/emergent evaluation with bronchoscopy can prevent morbidity and mortality.

 Bronchoscopy provides a means to evaluate the airways; it can be both diagnostic and therapeutic.It is essential that all intensivists have an understanding of bronchoscopy and be able to perform this life‐saving procedure in critical situations.Some life‐threating situations where bronchoscopy can be used are:Difficult intubations.Complete lung atelectasis secondary to mucus impaction.Lavage for aspiration of blood and stomach contents.Removal of foreign objects.Hemoptysis.