A 65-year-old female is scheduled for spinal surgery. Her pre-op CXR is shown below. She has a past medical history of CAD and HTN, atrial fibrillation. Which of the following is most helpful in predicting her risk of postoperative of respiratory failure?
A. Vital capacity Correct Choice
B. History of atrial fibrillation Wrong Choice!
C. Nature of the surgery (orthopedic) Wrong Choice!
D. Age Wrong Choice!
Answer:A
A 65-year-old female is scheduled for spinal surgery. Her pre-op CXR is shown below. She has a past medical history of CAD and HTN, atrial fibrillation. Which of the following is most helpful in predicting her risk of postoperative of respiratory failure?
A. Vital capacity Correct Choice B. History of atrial fibrillation Wrong Choice! C. Nature of the surgery (orthopedic) Wrong Choice! D. Age Wrong Choice!