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*Effective measures for the primary prevention of post operative atelectasis include:<ref name="urlAtelectasis | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)">{{cite web |url=https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/atelectasis |title=Atelectasis | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | *Effective measures for the primary prevention of post operative atelectasis include:<ref name="urlAtelectasis | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)">{{cite web |url=https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/atelectasis |title=Atelectasis | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="urlAtelectasis: Prevention - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0022354/ |title=Atelectasis: Prevention - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="pmid16137380">{{cite journal |vauthors=Schindler MB |title=Treatment of atelectasis: where is the evidence? |journal=Crit Care |volume=9 |issue=4 |pages=341–2 |date=August 2005 |pmid=16137380 |pmc=1269473 |doi=10.1186/cc3766 |url= |author=}}</ref> | ||
**Judicious use of [[Anaesthetic agent|anaesthetic agents]] known to cause narcosis | **Judicious use of [[Anaesthetic agent|anaesthetic agents]] known to cause narcosis | ||
**Sparing use of [[Narcotic|narcotics]] to avoid depression of the [[cough reflex]] | **Sparing use of [[Narcotic|narcotics]] to avoid depression of the [[cough reflex]] | ||
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**[[Breathing|Breathing exercises]] | **[[Breathing|Breathing exercises]] | ||
**[[Coughing|Coughing exercises]] | **[[Coughing|Coughing exercises]] | ||
**Avoidance of smoking | |||
**[[Oxygen|Supplemental oxygen]]: [[Oxygen saturation|arterial oxygen saturation]] of greater than 90% | **[[Oxygen|Supplemental oxygen]]: [[Oxygen saturation|arterial oxygen saturation]] of greater than 90% | ||
**[[Bronchodilators|Nebulized bronchodilators]] | **[[Bronchodilators|Nebulized bronchodilators]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sudarshana Datta, MD [2]
Overview
Judicious use of anaesthetic agents known to cause narcosis, use of epidural analgesia in patients with underlying pulmonary disease, incentive spirometry, early ambulation, humidifiers, breathing exercises, coughing exercises and supplemental oxygen are effective measures of primary prevention in patients undergoing operative procedures, in order to prevent post operative atelectasis.
Primary Prevention
- Effective measures for the primary prevention of post operative atelectasis include:[1][2][3]
- Judicious use of anaesthetic agents known to cause narcosis
- Sparing use of narcotics to avoid depression of the cough reflex
- Use of epidural analgesia in patients with underlying pulmonary disease
- Incentive spirometry
- Early ambulation
- Humidifiers
- Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
- Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
- Breathing exercises
- Coughing exercises
- Avoidance of smoking
- Supplemental oxygen: arterial oxygen saturation of greater than 90%
- Nebulized bronchodilators
- Chest physiotherapy: help clear secretions and improve cough in patients
- Types of chest physiotherapy include:
- Postural drainage
- Chest wall percussion
- Forced expiration technique (Huffing)
- Types of chest physiotherapy include:
References
- ↑ "Atelectasis | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)".
- ↑ "Atelectasis: Prevention - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health".
- ↑ Schindler MB (August 2005). "Treatment of atelectasis: where is the evidence?". Crit Care. 9 (4): 341–2. doi:10.1186/cc3766. PMC 1269473. PMID 16137380.