Why Does Atelectasis Occur After Surgery?
General Anesthesia Is a Common Cause of Atelectasis. It Changes Your Regular Pattern of Breathing and Affects the Exchange of Lung Gases, Which Can Cause the...
General anesthesia is a common cause of atelectasis. It changes your regular pattern of breathing and affects the exchange of lung gases, which can cause the air sacs (alveoli) to deflate. Nearly everyone who has major surgery develops some amount of atelectasis. It often occurs after heart bypass surgery.
How do you prevent atelectasis after surgery?
Deep breathing exercises and coughing after surgery can reduce your risk of developing atelectasis. If you smoke, you can lower your risk of developing the condition by quitting smoking before any operation.
What is postoperative atelectasis?
Atelectasis refers to a partial collapse of the small airways, a common post-operative complication. It can present with hypoxia, raised respiratory rate, or even low-grade pyrexia. Diagnosis is typically clinical, occurring within 24 hours post-operatively.
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