Indications for preoperative pulmonary function testing
Zibrak, J.D.; O'Donnell, C.R.
Clinics in Chest Medicine 14(2): 227-236
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0272-5231 PMID: 8519169 Document Number: 416182
Atelectasis, hypoxemia, pneumonia, and respiratory failure are pulmonary complications that can follow surgical procedures. This article discusses controversies surrounding the use of preoperative pulmonary function testing to identify high-risk surgical candidates. Physiologic assessments based upon the nature of the contemplated procedure are recommended.
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