Atelectasis Flashcards
1
Q
It is the COLLAPSED lung parenchyma
A
ATELECTASIS
**Complications:
— INadequate oxygenation
— INC risk of infection
2
Q
3 types of atelectasis
A
Compression
Contraction
Resorption
3
Q
WHAT TYPE OF ATELECTASIS
It is caused by AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
A
RESORPTION
4
Q
Tracheal deviation in RESORPTION atelectasis
A
IPSILATERAL
5
Q
WHAT TYPE OF ATELECTASIS
Caused by fluid, air, or mass in the pleural cavity
A
COMPRESSION
6
Q
Tracheal deviation in COMPRESSION atelectasis
A
CONTRALATERAL (d/t mass effect)
7
Q
WHAT TYPE OF ATELECTASIS
It is caused by pulmonary or pleural FIBROSIS
A
CONTRACTION atelectasis
8
Q
Tracheal deviation in CONTRACTION atelectasis
A
NONE in INITIAL stages
IPSILATERAL if LONGSTANDING