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Preoper<strong>at</strong>ive assessment and investig<strong>at</strong>ionsRespir<strong>at</strong>ory function test p<strong>at</strong>hway for pre-screeningP<strong>at</strong>ients answerpositively torespir<strong>at</strong>oryquestions or anycardiothoracicp<strong>at</strong>ient.P<strong>at</strong>ients who have hadprevious RFT in previous 2years with no change insymptoms do not routinelyrequire testing. Note on formreason for previous referral.Direct referralP<strong>at</strong>ient has basic spirometry.FEV 1 / FVC < 70%without inhalers.P<strong>at</strong>ient referred to stage two preoper<strong>at</strong>iveassessment for anaesthetic opinion, priorto ordering full RFT testing.170 <strong>Anaesthetists</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> January 2010

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