Pulmonology
Pulmonology
As a physician with expertise in pulmonology, Dr Mothilal can assist with preoperative screening and assessments to ensure safety during and after surgery. He can assess both pre-existing conditions and undiagnosed illnesses that pose a risk for surgery with thorough investigations. By knowing the patient's health status and existing conditions, Dr Mothilal can assist in optimising treatment and preparing you for anticipated surgery, ensuring you are medically stable and fit for anaesthesia and surgery
Patients with lung disease who are undergoing elective cardiothoracic or noncardiothoracic surgery should have a preoperative pulmonary examination. Preoperative pulmonary examinations may help with the care of patients who are being considered for urgent surgery in specific cases. Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are common and linked to significant morbidity and death and prolonged hospital admissions. The most significant aspects of preoperative risk assessment are a complete history and physical examination. Exercise intolerance, unexplained dyspnoea, or cough should be considered if a history of undiagnosed chronic lung disease or heart failure.
Individuals receiving elective noncardiothoracic surgery can predict perioperative pulmonary problems more accurately than patients undergoing elective cardiothoracic surgery. Few effective surgical complications prevention techniques exist. Only incentive spirometry and continuous positive airway pressure are beneficial. Prior to surgery, it is critical to identify individuals at risk for developing PPCs and aggressively manage their underlying modifiable risk factors.
The objective of preoperative assessments include:
Pulmonary complication risk factors include:
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