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Which preoperative respiratory evaluation?

S Zraier1, H Haouache1, G Dhonneur1

  • 1Faculté de médecine Paris 12, centre hospitalier universitaire (AP-HP) Henri-Mondor, 94000 Créteil cedex, France.

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Preoperative respiratory evaluation helps predict postoperative respiratory complications (PORC), which occur in 6.8% of surgeries. Simple risk scores are more effective than standard pulmonary function tests for assessing individual patient risk.

Keywords:
Complications postopératoiresExplorations fonctionnelles respiratoiresPostoperative complicationsPreoperative evaluationPulmonary function testsVentilationÉvaluation préopératoire

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Postoperative respiratory complications (PORC) affect 6.8% of all surgeries.
  • Factors influencing PORC include surgical and anesthetic elements.
  • PORC encompass conditions like atelectasis, pulmonary infections, and acute ventilatory distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the predictive value of preoperative assessments for PORC.
  • To compare the utility of standard pulmonary function tests (PFTs) versus clinical scores for risk stratification.
  • To identify optimal methods for assessing respiratory risk before surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Validation of simple risk scores using anamnestic data, clinical examination, and biological parameters.
  • Assessment of the utility of standard pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
  • Consideration of specialized Explorations Fonctionnelles Respiratoires (EFR) for specific cases like lung reduction surgery.

Main Results:

  • Standard PFTs have limited value in predicting individual PORC risk, often confirming clinical severity.
  • Validated simple scores effectively assess PORC risk based on surgery type.
  • Specialized EFR may be necessary for lung reduction surgeries to predict post-interventional outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative risk assessment using validated scores is crucial for predicting PORC.
  • Clinical evaluation and specific scores are more valuable than standard PFTs for individual risk assessment.
  • Tailored respiratory evaluations, including specialized tests when needed, optimize patient management and outcomes.