Atelectasis Course Materials - Edubirdie

University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 3003 | Applied Clinical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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Mariam A. A.

Main Heading: Atelectasis Subheadings and Content: Types of Atelectasis: Obstructive: Foreign body Mucus plug Tumor Small alveolar or bronchiolar collapse Compression: Pleural effusion Pneumothorax Push on lung Collapse alveoli Adhesive: Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome ↓ Surfactant ↑ Surface Tension ↓ Collapsing P Alveolar Collapse Clinical Features: Usually asymptomatic unless large no. of alveoli involved Acute onset: Dyspnea Tachycardia Tachypnea Chest pain Dullness on percussion Diminished breath sounds Decreased fremitus ↓ Inspiratory volumes ↓ Alveolar inflation

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