Matthew Shelak: Executive Director | Jeanes Hospital
Matthew Shelak: Executive Director | Jeanes Hospital
Healio recently interviewed Nathaniel Marchetti, DO, Medical Director of the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit at Temple University Hospital. The discussion centered on the integration of spirometry during lung cancer screenings to detect early-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in populations at risk.
Dr. Marchetti shared insights on the importance of this approach for better patient outcomes. By implementing spirometry at the time of screening, he believes that healthcare providers can identify COPD earlier, potentially leading to improved management strategies for those affected.
"Integrating spirometry during lung cancer screenings can help identify early COPD in an at-risk population," Dr. Marchetti explained. This method could serve as a valuable tool for respiratory care units targeting early detection and intervention.
The conversation highlighted the need for innovative screening strategies and emphasized the potential benefits in patient care by combining spirometry with existing lung cancer screening protocols.
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