Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Risks and precautions Procedure must be performed very carefully if you have asthma or chronic bronchitis. Tracheal suctioning is not used if you have enlarged veins in the esophagus or if you have heart disease. No changes necessary. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Sterile, disposable container with tight-fitting cap. Normal saline solution. Sterile specimen container. You or a close relative will be required to sign a consent form after the procedure has been explained to you if specimen is to be obtained by tracheal suctioning or bronchoscopy. See bronchoscopy, for details on this procedure.