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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) is a surgical procedure wherein lung tissue is resected from patients with COPD, particularly those with severe emphysema. the procedure is usually done through 2 processes: (1) ''via open sternotomy'' or, (2) ''via video-assisted thorascopic surgery''. <br> | |||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) is a surgical procedure wherein lung tissue is resected from patients with COPD, particularly those with severe emphysema. the procedure is usually done through 2 processes: (1) via open sternotomy or, (2) via video-assisted thorascopic surgery.
Indication[edit | edit source]
LVRS is usually indicated for COPD patients particularly those with severe emphysema.
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Patients suffering from severe emphysema may present with:
Diagnostic Tests[edit | edit source]
add text here relating to diagnostic tests for the condition
Preoperative Rehabilitation Program[edit | edit source]
- Assessment to determine if patient is a candidate for surgical intervention
- Communication between interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care
- Formulation of appropriate preoperative management/ exercise training program
- Preoperative exercise training to reduce possible complications after surgery
- Educate the patient
- Possible risks/ complications and how to avoid them
- Postoperative pain management
- Mobilization after surgery
- Lung expansion techniques
- Energy conservation techniques
- Psychological Support
- Nutritional Support
Postoperative Rehabilitation Program[edit | edit source]
- Assessment of postoperative patient
- Formulation of appropriate postoperative management/ exercise training program
- Postoperative pain management
- Mobilization of postoperative patient
- Postoperative exercise training
- Psychological support
- Nutritional support
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