Functional and oximetric assessment of patients after lung reduction surgery Michael Bousamra, MDa, George B. Haasler, MDa, Randolph J. Lipchik, MDb, Daniel Henry, MDb, Joseph H. Chammas, MDc, Chris K. Rokkas, MDa, Kathryn Menard-Rothe, MSd, Dennis C. Sobush, PT, MSc, Gordon N. Olinger, MDa The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Volume 113, Issue 4, Pages 675-682 (April 1997) DOI: 10.1016/S0022-5223(97)70224-1 Copyright © 1997 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Exercise oximetry results in 10 patients who had only exercise testing while breathing oxygen before the operation and then underwent postoperative exercise testing while breathing oxygen. Six of these patients were also tested while breathing room air after the operation. An Sao 2 of 88% is represented as a dotted line, the acceptable level qualifying for supplemental oxygen. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1997 113, 675-682DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(97)70224-1) Copyright © 1997 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Exercise oximetry results in 27 patients tested while breathing room air before and after LRS. Twenty-one patients had preoperative exertional desaturation, seven had Sao 2 increase above 88% after LRS, and two of six patients had Sao 2 decrease below 88% after LRS. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1997 113, 675-682DOI: (10.1016/S0022-5223(97)70224-1) Copyright © 1997 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions