Self-Study Resources-Endobronchial Sampling: Needle Aspiration Jab Technique

Video Transcription

This is endobronchial needle aspiration. We will advance the catheter to the area of interest, stabilizing our scope. Advance the needle towards the target. Needle out. Needle out.  Continuing to stabilize at the endotracheal tube, we will jab the needle into the target. Suction is now attached and turned on. Hearing John, suction on. Suction on.  We will perform 10 to 15 agitations in our target lesion. Please note the needle is moving, not just pushing the tumor or the airway wall.  After 10 to 15 agitations, we will turn suction off prior to withdrawal of the needle. Suction off. Suction off. Needle in. Needle in.  Prior to withdrawing the needle into the scope, we will verify that it's fully within the catheter and then retrieve our needle from our scope.

Video Summary

The video demonstrates the procedure of endobronchial needle aspiration. The catheter is advanced to the desired location, and the needle is then directed towards the target. Suction is applied, and the needle is moved in the target area for about 10 to 15 times. It's important to note that the needle is not just pushing the tumor or airway wall. After the agitation, the suction is turned off before withdrawing the needle from the scope. Verification of the needle's placement within the catheter is done before retrieving it.

Keywords

endobronchial needle aspiration

procedure

catheter

needle

suction