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Is it normal or abnormal to have respiratory depression after a bronchoscopy hurst review?

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ABNORMAL - Respiratory depression is never normal after a procedure.  They will use a local anesthetic to decrease the gag reflex, but this should not affect the respiratory drive.  Respiratory depression should be addressed immediately.
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