AMA guidelines for rating respiratory impairment

• Test for: 1) Dyspnea, and 2) Ventilatory function

• Procedures to evaluate impairment of the respiratory system

  • Complete history and physical examination with special reference to cardiopulmonary symptoms and signs
    • Chest x-ray
    • hematocrit
    • electrocardiogram
    • Tests for ventilation
    • Blood gas tests

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