title: Practical aspects of assessing and preparing pulmonary cripples for surgery.
abstract: The problems presented by patients with advanced pulmonary disease both during and after operation are reviewed. Proper evaluation of the degree of respiratory impairment by simple but systematic bedside and laboratory function tests and blood gas studies is essential. Preparing these patients for surgery by postural drainage, intermittent positive pressure breathing, humidification, bronchodilators, and mucokynetics will decrease postoperative morbidity and mortality.
mesh_terms: D000403:Airway Resistance; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007384:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011187:Posture; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012138:Respiratory Therapy
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen