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Protected specimen brush (PSB), broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL), mini-BAL, protected BAL, telescopic catheter, are all sample techniques requiring bronchoscopy and therefore an instrument with proper disinfection/sterilization, a skilled operator, anesthesia, and additional surveillance during and after the procedure [1].
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Langer, M., Storti, E. (1998). Diagnosis of Pneumonia: Do We Really Need Invasive Techniques in ICU Patients?. In: Gullo, A. (eds) Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine - A.P.I.C.E.. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2278-2_51
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