Lung function and V′O2,max | |
FEV1 and DL,CO >80% pred | Resection up to pneumonectomy |
V′O2,max >75% pred or >20 mL per kg per min | Resection up to pneumonectomy |
V′O2,max <35% pred or <10 mL per min per kg | High risk of complications |
A pneumonectomy or a lobectomy are usually not recommended |
V′O2,max 35–75% pred | Calculate ppo values |
ppo values | |
ppoFEV1 and ppoDL,CO >30% pred and V′O2,max >35% pred | Resection up to pneumonectomy |
ppoFEV1 or ppo V′O2,max <30% pred | Calculate ppoV′O2,max |
ppoV′O2,max >35% pred or >10 mL per kg per min | Resection up to pneumonectomy |
ppoV′O2,max <35% pred or <10 mL per kg per min | High risk of complications |
A pneumonectomy or a lobectomy are usually not recommended |