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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... breath sounds • Rales ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable ... #differential #causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... status - Able ... ASA class If ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
The ASA classification ... (Table) aims to ... perioperative mortality rates ... substantial increase in risk ... #Risk