title: Pulmonary assessment in the ambulatory patient.
abstract: History and physical examination are correlated and the patient's pulmonary status is classified. An appropriate treatment plan and anesthetic technique are selected. This will help alleviate potential problems during outpatint anesthesia.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010808:Physical Examination; D012119:Respiration; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology