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In this work, we demonstrate the ability to image and quantify airway changes, edema, and epithelial layer separation using OCT and automated tissue boundary identification in the rabbit large airways as early as 30-minutes post-chlorine gas exposure. We propose this novel approach will enable further investigations into using OCT for pre-hospital and point-of-care diagnostics of large airway injury due to airway toxic chemical exposure. With enhanced portability over conventional bronchoscopy, we believe our system is capable of field hospital deployment and investigating airway conditions in warfighters. Combining OCT with bronchoscopy would enhance the assessment and treatment of large airway chemical injury.
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