[EXPLAINER] When a bronchoscopy is appropriate to treat Covid-19
18 January 2021 11:22 AM
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Professor Keertan Dheda debunks myths spread about the procedure which is an appropriate treatment for only a small number of patients.
The SA Thoracic Society (Sats), says has expressed concern that an interview on Carte Blanche with pulmonologist Dr Emannuel Taban, could spark the use of an inappropriate and potentially unsafe routine therapeutic bronchoscopy for patients with severe Covid-19 pneumonia.
Sats states that after the interview was shared extensively on social media, it has lead to some conspiracy theories accusing the government of hiding the treatment from the public.