Strategic planning is the process of outlining a long-term vision for a company. This vision can encompass many priorities and is generally intended to draw a map for future company operations. Learn about the role of strategic planning in business, see its application, and take a quiz on what you've learned.
Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) The EBUS procedure is similar to a bronchoscopy except that it uses ultrasound technology to visualize structures in and around the bronchial tree or the lungs. This allows the physician to see beyond the bronchial wall to the diseased tissue, lymph nodes or lesions outside of the bronchial airways.
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration is a special technique used to take samples of body tissue from inside the chest. It is also known as EBUS TBNA for short. The procedure is carried out using a special kind of bronchoscope.