RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Postoperative pulmonary complications: risk assessment, prevention, and treatment
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 401
OP 407
VO 62
IS 6
A1 Hayden, Stephen P.
A1 Mayer, Mark E.
A1 Stoller, James K.
YR 1995
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/62/6/401.abstract
AB SUMMARY 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.