Diffusion capacity of lungs for carbon monoxide may help evaluate severity of lung disorders preoperatively Dr Monish Raut17 July 2022 2:00 PM GMTIn 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 1:03 PM GMTUSA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has released updated guidance on perioperative testing for the...
Peoperative testing often unnecessary for low-risk surgeries: JAMA Hina Zahid19 May 2021 3:30 AM GMTUSA: 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...
