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Atelectasis Flashcards

1
Q

It is the COLLAPSED lung parenchyma

A

ATELECTASIS

**Complications:
— INadequate oxygenation
— INC risk of infection

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2
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3 types of atelectasis

A

Compression
Contraction
Resorption

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3
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WHAT TYPE OF ATELECTASIS

It is caused by AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION

A

RESORPTION

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4
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Tracheal deviation in RESORPTION atelectasis

A

IPSILATERAL

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5
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WHAT TYPE OF ATELECTASIS

Caused by fluid, air, or mass in the pleural cavity

A

COMPRESSION

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Tracheal deviation in COMPRESSION atelectasis

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CONTRALATERAL (d/t mass effect)

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7
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WHAT TYPE OF ATELECTASIS

It is caused by pulmonary or pleural FIBROSIS

A

CONTRACTION atelectasis

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Tracheal deviation in CONTRACTION atelectasis

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NONE in INITIAL stages

IPSILATERAL if LONGSTANDING

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