• History
• CXR
• Spirometry
• Blood Gases

You are asked to clear the patient for Cholecystectomy from pulmonary perspective.

• What are the issues we need to consider for pulmonary clearance.

• What are the postop pulmonary complications?

• Is there a difference in deterioration of Vital capacity based on the type of surgery?

• Between patients with COPD, DIF and normal lungs who is most likely to develop postop pulmonary complications?

• How long does it take to return to baseline Vital capacity?

• Do we need to get complete PFT for preop clearance?

• What is the role of pulmonary consultant in providing clearance for surgery?