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PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTSINTRODUCTION PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS is a generic term used to indicate a battery of studies or maneuvers that may be performed using standardized equipment to measure lung one or more aspects of the respiratory system Respiratory mechanics Lung parenchymal FUNCTION / Gas exchange Cardiopulmonary interactionINDICATIONS DIAGNOSTICPROGNOSTICEvaluation of signs & symptoms BLN, chronic cough, exertionaldyspneaAssess severityScreening at risk ptsFollow response to therapyMeasure the effect of Ds on PULMONARY functionDetermine further treatment goalsTo assess preoperative risk Evaluating degree of disabilityMonitor PULMONARY drug toxicityTISI GUIDELINES Age > 70 Obese patients Thoracic surgery Upper abdominal surgery History of cough/ smoking Any PULMONARY diseaseAmerican College of Physicians Guidelines Lung resection H/o smoking, dyspnoea Cardiac surgery Upper abdominal surgery Lower abdominal surgery Uncharacterized PULMONARY disease(defined as history of PULMONARY )
INTRODUCTION • Pulmonary function tests is a generic term used to indicate a battery of studies or maneuvers that may be performed using standardized equipment to
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