Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Atelectasis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Dyspnea (SOB);
Decreased breast sound;
Immediate after surgery;
Lack of cough;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

xRay: trachea deviation;

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

B/c of pain pts do not breath normally and alveoli tend to collapse;
Pneumonia;

ProgressionFromCondition

Post surgery;
Anesthesia;
Asthmatics;
Foreign bodies;
Mass effect from tumor;
Various pulmonary lesion;
Usage of pain relieve medication after surgery;

TreatmentOptions

Intensive spirometry;
Get up from bed as soon as possible;

PharmOptions

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