Atelectasis secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of atelectasis include incentive spirometry, deep breathing exercises, coughing exercises and early ambulation. These measures help prevent complications in patients such as post obstructive infection, bronchiectasis and fibrosis.
Secondary Prevention
- Measures for secondary prevention help in the prevention of complications in patients with atelectasis such as post obstructive infection, bronchiectasis and fibrosis.
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of atelectasis include:
- Placement of the patient in the lateral decubitus position to allow drainage of affected lung to prevent secondary infection
- Chest physiotherapy
- Incentive spirometry
- Deep breathing exercises
- Coughing exercises
- Instructions for early ambulation