Lung volume reduction surgery: new hope for emphysema patients.
Lung volume reduction is a new surgical procedure for patients with severe emphysema. The hyperinflated portion of the lung or lungs is removed so the patient's chest wall and diaphragm can return to normal positions, easing breathing. This article describes the patient criteria, surgical procedure, and nursing problems and interventions related to the care of the lung volume reduction patient.
Schedel
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MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, Ill., USA.
Connolly
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D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*