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Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) can estimate a patient's fitness and has been shown to correlate well with postoperative outcome. The VO2 max can therefore be used as a guide to stratify risk for perioperative complications in lung-resection candidates: l l l Patients with a preoperative VO2 max > 20 mL/kg/min are at no increased risk of complications or death. Patients with a VO2 max <15 mL/kg/min are at increased risk of complications. Patients with a VO2 max <10 mL/kg/min are at very high risk of complications and death.
Combinations of nasal cannulas and face masks are sometimes used. They are able to deliver enriched oxygen concentrations, but the high flows necessary are seldom tolerated for prolonged periods. Patients may receive very high FiO2 delivery from face masks with large volume tubing and reservoir tubing or nasal high-flow gas therapy. High-flow warmed and humidified oxygen therapy can provide 10-40 L/min of variable FiO 2. Waugh JB, Granger WM: An evaluation of 2 new devices for nasal high-flow gas therapy.
Metered-dose therapy, used appropriately, can substantially decrease the cost of respiratory care services. Additionally, there is no clear evidence demonstrating a benefit of continuous nebulized bronchodilator therapy over intermittent treatment in severe bronchospastic disease. 32. Is bronchoscopy effective for the treatment of atelectasis? Fiberoptic bronchoscopy has been used as a therapeutic modality for selected cases of atelectasis. Atelectasis usually can be managed with vigorous respiratory therapy alone.