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Risk for and Reduction of Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Noncardiothoracic Surgery: An American College of Physicians Guideline
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Who developed these guidelines?
The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed these recommendations. Members of ACP are internal medicine doctors (internists), specialists in the care of adults.
What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Pulmonary complications (lung infections and breathing difficulties) can occur with surgery and play a big role in how patients do after surgery. Identifying patients before surgery who are likely to develop these complications would help …
