Mini BAL vs bronchoscopic BAL in intubated patients in a tertiary care centre, Mahabubnagar, AP: Our experience

Conclusion In patients who are intubated BAL is playing pivotal role in isolating organisms. Bronchoscopic BAL is a costly procedure. MINIBAL is an easy procedure, which is cost effective and sufficiently effective in isolating organisms.
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