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Risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications: an update of the literature. Hosp Pract (1995) 2014 Dec;42(5):126-31

Date

12/09/2014

Pubmed ID

25485924

DOI

10.3810/hp.2014.12.1165

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84925223779 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   6 Citations

Abstract

Perioperative medicine is a growing area of research that brings together internists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and hospitalists. A medical team approach to ensure the best possible patient outcomes has fostered collaborative strategies across disciplines. Perioperative pulmonary complications are common and can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Effective strategies to identify and reduce risks of pulmonary complications can improve patient outcomes. We review the new literature (2013 to early 2014) in the field of perioperative pulmonary medicine that reports new strategies to improve outcomes in the area of perioperative pulmonary care.

Author List

Smetana GW, Pfeifer KJ, Slawski BA, Jaffer AK, Dutta S, Cohn SL

Authors

Kurt J. Pfeifer MD Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Barbara A. Slawski MD Interim Chief, Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Age Factors
Humans
Lung Diseases
Patient Care Team
Perioperative Care
Postoperative Complications
Predictive Value of Tests
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Risk Factors
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Smoking Cessation