Wall-mounted Versus Handheld Syringe Suction for Pediatric Bronchoalveolar Lavage: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) via flexible bronchoscopy is a valuable diagnostic technique in children. The quality of BAL is directly related to the volume of the fluid recovered. Continuous wall suctioning and handheld syringe suctioning are the 2 commonly used methods, but they are rarely compared in children.