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atelectasisor lung collapseLack of expansion of pulmonary alveoli (see pulmonary alveolus). With a large-enough collapsed area, the victim stops breathing. In adhesive atelectasis, obstruction or lack of surface tension keeps a newborn's alveoli from expanding. Compression atelectasis is caused by external pressure. Obstructive atelectasis may be caused by blockage of a major airway or when pain from abdominal surgery keeps breathing too shallow to clear bronchial secretions; treatment involves removal of obstruction or fluids, control of infection, and lung reinflation. atelectasis [‚ad·əl′ek·stə·səs] (medicine) Total or partial collapsed state of the lung. Failure of the lung to expand at birth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I contend that the recommended treatment of lobar and segmental atelectasis is postural drainage with percussion and vibration in conjunction with airway suctioning for patients who are intubated. |
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