Processing

-  Interpret the images on the computer screen or in the printouts. Compare to a recent chest x-ray and ventilation views. Note PIOPED and PISAPED criteria for interpretation.

-  As part of preoperative assessment, calculate split function in percentages and combine with functional spirometry.

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