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Hospital de Aveiro begins bronchoscopies with anesthesia

Observador7 September 2026 at 16:08

Hospital de Aveiro now performs bronchoscopies using anesthesia. This new service represents an evolution in the procedures carried out at the health unit.

The implementation of anesthetic support in these interventions was highlighted by the department director. According to the official, this approach allows procedures to be significantly more comfortable for patients.

The department director also emphasized that anesthesia contributes to greater safety during the performance of bronchoscopies. The official noted that the process also becomes simpler for the healthcare professionals who perform these procedures.

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