Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
The Olympus BF-Q180 supports diagnostic bronchoscopy across patients presenting with haemoptysis, persistent cough, abnormal chest imaging, suspected lung cancer, and unexplained pulmonary symptoms. High-resolution imaging, Narrow Band Imaging, and the 120° field of view support thorough bronchial tree examination, mucosal assessment, and confident clinical decision-making.
Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Cytology
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushings, and cytology sampling rely on the BF-Q180's 2.0 mm instrument channel and reliable suction. The slim insertion tube enables access to segmental and subsegmental airways, supporting comprehensive sampling for infectious workup, malignancy screening, and interstitial lung disease diagnosis.
Transbronchial Biopsy
Transbronchial biopsy (TBB) for parenchymal lung disease evaluation benefits from the BF-Q180's slim profile, four-way angulation, and 2.0 mm channel accommodating biopsy forceps. The bronchoscope supports peripheral lung sampling for interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, and lung cancer staging across pulmonology services.
Lung Cancer Screening and Surveillance
Lung cancer screening and post-treatment surveillance rely on the BF-Q180's Narrow Band Imaging and high-resolution sensor for detection of mucosal dysplasia, early bronchial neoplasia, and recurrent disease. NBI mucosal vascular pattern visualisation supports targeted biopsy and clinical decision-making across thoracic oncology services.
Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
Therapeutic bronchoscopy including laser tumour debulking, electrocautery, foreign body removal, and stricture management benefits from the BF-Q180's compatibility with Nd:YAG and 810 nm diode lasers plus Olympus electrosurgery devices. The 2.0 mm channel supports endotherapy accessory deployment across hospital interventional pulmonology services and thoracic surgery suites today.
