Diffusion capacity of lungs for carbon monoxide may help evaluate severity of lung disorders preoperatively Dr Monish Raut17 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTIn conjunction with spirometry and lung volumes, the diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is advised for evaluating parenchymal...
Preoperative testing for COVID-19 important, regardless of vaccination: ASA and APSF Statement Hina Zahid8 Aug 2021 6:33 PM ISTUSA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has released updated guidance on perioperative testing...
Peoperative testing often unnecessary for low-risk surgeries: JAMA Hina Zahid19 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Patients are often required to undergo a number of tests before any surgery. Now, a recent study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine sheds on...
