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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... to PFTs: 1) Look ... at Flow-Volume Loop ... (diffusion defect ... #Function #Test
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... b) CHF c) CVA ... Functional status ... algorithm to determine ... if stress test
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Diagnostic tests ... Ferritin, liver function ... needed to exclude effusion ... - CT scan if ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary