Postoperative pulmonary complications: risk assessment, prevention, and treatment.
Patients with pre-existing pulmonary disease and certain other conditions are at increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. This article surveys how internists can identify high-risk patients clinically, use pulmonary function studies, use specific therapy to reduce risk, and manage postoperative complications.
Hayden
S P
SP
Department of General Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Mayer
M E
ME
Stoller
J K
JK
D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000592:standards*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D018570:Risk Assessment