Which of the following pulmonary function tests are frequently used to determine tolerance to resectional surgery? 1. FEV1 2. FEF25% to 75% 3. FVC 4. DLCO
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: B
To determine if an individual will tolerate lung resection surgery, reports of activity tolerance and pulmonary function testing are used. Although no one pulmonary function study or absolute cut-off has proven ideal, the FEV1 and diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) are the most frequently used measures.
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