Abstract
Advances in surgical and anesthetic techniques have led to steady reductions in perioperative complications. At the same time, improvements in public health and medical care have increased quality of life and life expectancy. As a result, an expanding population of elderly patients with chronic medical diseases is undergoing surgical procedures. Thorough risk assessment and management is required to assure optimal perioperative care for geriatric patients. This includes a full pulmonary evaluation, which is often over-shadowed by cardiovascular concerns. Recent literature has provided improved clarity in preoperative pulmonary risk assessment and potential options for risk management interventions. In this paper, we detail the current evidence for perioperative pulmonary care of elderly patients.
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