Atelectasis Health Article

Prevention

• Encourage movement and deep breathing in anyone who is bedridden for long periods.
• Keep small objects out of the reach of young children.
• Maintain deep breathing after anesthesia.

References

Mason RJ, Broaddus VC, Murray JF, Nadel JA. Mason, Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders; 2005.

Westerdahl E, Lindmark B, Eriksson T, Friberg O, Hedenstierna G, Tenling A. Deep-breathing exercises reduce atelectasis and improve pulmonary function after coronary artery bypass surgery. Chest. November 2005;128:3482-3488.