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PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS - gmch.gov.in
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 DIAGNOSTICPROGNOSTICE valuation 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 Disease or symptoms and no PFT in last 60 days)Contraindications Recent eye surgery Thoracic , abdominal and cerebral aneurysms Active hemoptysis Pneumothorax Unstable angina/ recent MI within 1 monthINDEX1.
INDICATIONS DIAGNOSTIC PROGNOSTIC Evaluation of signs & symptoms‐ BLN, chronic cough, exertional dyspnea Assess severity Screening at risk pts Follow response to therapy
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