Key result
Preoperative pulmonary evaluation and preventive strategies reduce postoperative pulmonary complications in high-risk surgical patients.
Why the study?
The incidence of peri-operative pulmonary complications varies depending on surgery and patient-related risk factors, necessitating effective preoperative pulmonary evaluation strategies.
Population
Patients undergoing general surgery and lung resection surgery including high-risk groups
Comparison
Preoperative pulmonary evaluation and preventive measures vs no specific evaluation
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports preoperative pulmonary optimization in high-risk patients; leaves open need for prospective validation of strategies.
Preoperative pulmonary evaluation based on history and physical exam, combined with targeted testing and preventive measures like smoking cessation and physiotherapy, is recommended to manage peri-operative pulmonary complications.
JOHAN C. KIPS (1997) conducted a review in Peri-operative pulmonary complications. Preoperative pulmonary evaluation and preventive strategies was evaluated. Preoperative pulmonary evaluation and preventive strategies, including smoking cessation at least 8 weeks prior to surgery and chest physiotherapy, are beneficial for high-risk surgical patients.
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