Atelectasis is defined as the incomplete expansion of lung tissue due to collapse or closure. The loss of lung volume and function leads to impaired airway mucus clearance.
Broadly ca...
Frequently asymptomatic
Tachypnea and sudden-onset dyspnea
Nonproductive cough
Pleuritic pain on affected side
History of smoking, COPD, pulmonary insufficiency, exposure to radiation, as...
Identify and treat the underlying etiology.
PEEP for prevention following surgery or general anesthesia (3)[C]
Lay on unaffected side, encourage frequent coughing, deep breathi...
Frequency/adequacy of monitoring will vary by underlying cause and concurrent comorbidities.
For uncomplicated cases of atelectasis associated (i...
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Guimarães MM, El Dib R, Smith AF, et al. Incentive spirometry fo...
46621007 Atelectasis (disorder)
58525007 Obstructive atelectasis
196143003 postoperative atelectasis (disorder)
16537000 compression atele...
Low serum albumin (<3.5 g/L) is a strong predictor of postoperative pulmonary complications, including atelectasis.
Anesthesia-induced atelectasis occurs in almost all anesthetized p...
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