Which of the following PFT values are indications a patient can safely undergo surgical resection for lung cancer?
a. An FEV1 greater than 80% predicted val-ue or 2 L
b. An FEV1 between 30% and 60% predict-ed value or 1.75 L
c. An FEV1 greater than 70% predicted val-ue or 1.75 L
d. An FEV1 between 30% and 60% predict-ed value or 2 L
ANS: A
Patients with an FEV1 greater than 80% predicted value or 2 L can safely undergo surgical resec-tion for lung cancer, even if pneumonectomy is needed.
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