Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection01:27

Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection

Physical assessment of the respiratory tract through inspection is a crucial step in understanding the patient's respiratory health. It provides insights into the functioning of the respiratory system, the musculoskeletal structure, and even the patient's nutritional status. This comprehensive approach involves observing several vital aspects: chest configuration, breathing patterns, respiratory rates, skin color, and use of accessory muscles.
Chest Configuration
The chest configuration can...
Pulmonary Function Tests01:25

Pulmonary Function Tests

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
Pulmonary Function Tests are crucial diagnostic tools for assessing respiratory function, particularly in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. They comprehensively evaluate lung volumes, ventilatory function, breathing mechanics, diffusion, and gas exchange. These tests help diagnose pulmonary diseases and play a significant role in monitoring disease progression, evaluating disability, and assessing response to therapy.
PFTs involve using a spirometer, a...
Atelectasis II: Pathophysiology01:10

Atelectasis II: Pathophysiology

Atelectasis develops when alveoli lose their air and collapse inward. Because lung tissue is naturally elastic, these air sacs shrink rather than remaining open. Collapsed alveoli are no longer ventilated, reducing their role in gas exchange. Blood flow may continue in these regions, creating a ventilation–perfusion mismatch. Clinical findings include decreased breath sounds, dullness to percussion, reduced chest expansion, and decreased tactile fremitus as sound transmission through collapsed...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Rethinking perioperative chemotherapy in older adults with gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology·2026
Same author

Presenting features and outcomes to standard systemic therapies in patients with MTAP-deleted advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research·2026
Same author

Rethinking Perioperative Care in Older Adults: A Plea for Specialization.

Annals of surgery open : perspectives of surgical history, education, and clinical approaches·2026
Same author

Exploring Racial Disparities in Uterine Cancer Survival: A 20-Year, Single-Site Analysis.

Oncology nursing forum·2026
Same author

Demoralization and Associated Factors in Palliative Oncology Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Psycho-oncology·2026
Same author

Complex Surgical Decision-Making in a Nonagenarian With Long-Term Cancer Survivorship.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Clinical Assessment of Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patients and Older Adults
08:56

Clinical Assessment of Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patients and Older Adults

Published on: November 7, 2014

13.8K

Gait Speed as a Measure of Frailty and Outcomes After Lung Resection.

Anupama Singh1, Yue Xie2, Emanuele Mazzola2

  • 1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. anupamasingh0312@gmail.com.

Annals of Surgical Oncology
|February 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Preoperative four-meter gait speed (4MGS) is a key indicator of outcomes after lung surgery. Lower 4MGS predicts longer hospital stays, more adverse events, and increased need for post-discharge care.

More Related Videos

Gait Analysis of Age-dependent Motor Impairments in Mice with Neurodegeneration
07:46

Gait Analysis of Age-dependent Motor Impairments in Mice with Neurodegeneration

Published on: June 18, 2018

11.8K
Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds
05:52

Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds

Published on: August 25, 2020

4.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Clinical Assessment of Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patients and Older Adults
08:56

Clinical Assessment of Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patients and Older Adults

Published on: November 7, 2014

13.8K
Gait Analysis of Age-dependent Motor Impairments in Mice with Neurodegeneration
07:46

Gait Analysis of Age-dependent Motor Impairments in Mice with Neurodegeneration

Published on: June 18, 2018

11.8K
Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds
05:52

Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds

Published on: August 25, 2020

4.5K

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Four-meter gait speed (4MGS) is an established frailty marker predicting morbidity and mortality.
  • Its utility in thoracic surgery outcomes remains understudied.
  • Pulmonary resection patients require robust preoperative risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between preoperative 4-meter gait speed (4MGS) and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing pulmonary resection.
  • To determine if 4MGS can serve as an independent predictor of surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study of 401 patients undergoing pulmonary resection.
  • Preoperative 4MGS was routinely collected as a vital sign.
  • Uni- and multivariable analyses assessed associations with length of stay, adverse events, and discharge disposition, controlling for covariates.

Main Results:

  • Each 0.1 m/s decrease in 4MGS correlated with a longer length of stay (beta=0.12) and increased odds of adverse events (OR=1.10).
  • These associations persisted within lobectomy and sublobar resection subgroups.
  • Lower 4MGS in sublobar resection patients increased odds of discharge to rehabilitation facilities (OR=1.10).

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative 4-meter gait speed is an independent predictor of outcomes following lung resection.
  • 4MGS can enhance preoperative risk stratification for patients undergoing pulmonary resection.
  • Incorporating 4MGS into routine assessments can improve patient management and surgical planning.