| Abstrakt: |
A study conducted at the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein aimed to assess whether pulmonary function testing in high-risk patients during preoperative assessment could detect previously unknown respiratory impairments that may affect patient outcomes. The study implemented targeted patient screening using spirometry and the measurement of the diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO). Among the 256 patients included in the study, 35.2% presented obstructive ventilatory disorders, with 65 of them being previously unknown. Additionally, 27.6% of patients had previously unknown gas exchange impairments. The study concluded that the screening program successfully identified patients with these impairments, which may influence perioperative outcomes. Further research is needed to evaluate whether optimized management of patients with impaired lung function leads to better outcomes. [Extracted from the article] |
