Atelectasis Flashcards
1
Q
etymologically of Atelectasis?
A
Ateles – imperfect
Ektasis – extension
2
Q
what is Atelectasis?
A
collapse of lung
3
Q
what is the common main cause?
how does this cause actually cause Atelectasis?
- explain the steps
A
surgery
Post-surgery –> Bronchial secretions –> basal alveolar collapse –> less gas exchange –> ↓O2 + SOB
4
Q
most common symptom and sign on vitals?
-2
A
SOB
Low O2
5
Q
Mx?
- 3 main things
A
Stay upright
Breathing exercises
Give O2
6
Q
Classic presentations of someone with Atelectasis?
A
SOB + low O2 sats 72 hours after surgery
