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Pulmonary Function Tests Before Major Anatomic Lung Resection (Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy, or Formal Segmentectomy)

CBE ID
0458
1.4 Project
Surgery Endorsement
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2013
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of thoracic surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing at least one pulmonary function test within 12 months prior to a major lung resection (pneumonectomy, lobectomy, or formal segmentectomy)

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Number of thoracic surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing at least one pulmonary function test within 12 months prior to a major anatomic lung resection.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Number of patients undergoing a major anatomic lung resection

    • Exclusions

      Patients who are unable to perform pulmonary function testing (tracheostomy, patient inability to cooperate with pulmonary function test) or those with urgent/emergent need of lung resection (lung abscess, massive hemoptysis, bronchopleuralfistula,etc).

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Surgery Endorsement Project 2013-2015
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]