Application Detail
Status
ClosedDescription of Medical Service
Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is performed in a bronchoscopy/endoscopy suite and takes about an hour to complete each of the three required treatments. BT is usually conducted under moderate sedation. Post-procedure, patients are observed and monitored for approximately 2-4 hours.Description of Medical Condition
People with asthma have sensitive airways in their lungs which react to triggers that set off their asthma. Three main factors cause the airways to narrow:- The inside lining of the airways becomes red and swollen (inflammation);
- Extra mucus (sticky fluid) may be produced, which can block up airways;
- Muscles around the airways squeeze tight (bronchoconstriction).
Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
Applicant Proposed Protocol for for comment, released 30 June 2014Applicant Submitted Proposed Protocol (PDF 1293 KB)
Applicant Submitted Proposed Protocol (Word 1976 KB)
30 June 2014 - 18 July 2014
Final Protocol (PDF 1236 KB)
Final Protocol (Word 1916 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (PDF 368 KB)Public Summary Document (Word 256 KB)