Convex endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy (EBUS)

• EBUS scope assembly and processors
• Types of EBUS bronchoscopes: their similarities and differences (Olympus, Fuji, Pentax)
• Intubation techniques:
• nasal 
• LMA 
• Biopsy techniques: 
• Jab 
• Anchoring
• EBUS Biopsy Tools
• Sonographic features of lymph nodes
• How to find lymph node stations:
• 2R
• 2L
• 4R
• 4L
• 7
• 10R
• 11R(s)
• 11Ri
• 10L
• 11L
• Preparation of Diff-quick slides and rapid onsite evaluation
• Collection of EBUS specimens
• Processing of EBUS specimens

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