Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Compromised Patient Prior to Thoracotomy
This article develops a schematic for a logical progression through the assessment of prethoracotomy patients in order that those facing a significant surgical risk might undergo pulmonary rehabilitation to improve exercise performance followed by reassessment prior to surgery.
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Thomas Richard James Todd Source Type: research