Trans-tracheal "wash," or aspiration, is a valuable diagnostic procedure that is often performed in order to better guide the treatment of difficult or chronic lung disorders. It can be used to aid in the diagnosis of pneumonia, and potentially allow for identification of the causative organism, thus allowing for testing that can help determine the most effective therapy.
Pneumonia,
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