Bronchoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Canadian Thoracic Society position statement

This position statement aims to provide rapid guidance for those performing bronchoscopy in the pediatric and adult populations during COVID-19 pandemic. These recommendations are based on consensus of authors, who members Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) Chest Procedures Assembly, information available at time this document was written, including from other organizations. Changes our understanding course pandemic may affect statement. Guidance local public health authorities institutional infection prevention control departments should be considered when assessing document. Readers consult these resources as they adapt plans We plan update regularly new becomes available, recommend periodically checking website (https://cts-sct.ca/covid-19/) updates.