TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Massive Hemoptysis A1 - Benson, Alexander A1 - Albert, Richard K. A2 - Hall, Jesse B. A2 - Schmidt, Gregory A. A2 - Kress, John P. Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Principles of Critical Care, 4e AB - Ensure proper oxygenation and secure the patient’s airway if necessary.Correct coagulation abnormalities.Localize bleeding with bronchoscopy (unstable patient) or CT scan (stable patient) and position the bleeding site in a dependent position.In unstable, hypoxemic patients consider urgent bronchoscopy for suctioning, endobronchial hemostatic therapy and balloon tamponade.Interventional radiology-guided bronchial artery embolization is effective and should be performed after initial stabilization.Surgery is required in rare circumstances. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1107719269 ER -