| Literature DB >> 8519169 |
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8519169
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Chest Med ISSN: 0272-5231 Impact factor: 2.878