Atelectasis : Treatments
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Treatments could include:
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Therapeutic Aspiration Procedure
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Thoracostomy
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The goal of treatment is to remove pulmonary (lung) secretions and re-expand the affected lung tissue. The following are treatments for atelectasis: Use aerosolized respiratory treatments to open the airway; Position the body on the unaffected sid...
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If atelectasis is due to obstruction of the airway, the first step in treatment is to remove the cause of the blockage. This may be done by coughing, suctioning, or bronchoscopy. If a tumor is the cause of atelectasis, surgery may be necessary to ...
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Bronchoscopy is a test to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during the treatment of some lung conditions.
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Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a cylindrical fiberoptic scope is inserted into the airways. This scope contains a viewing device that allows the visual examination of the lower airways.
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BronchoscopyCall your doctorif you have shortness of breath, a temperature above101.0° F for more than24hours, or bleeding from your nose or throat. If you have chest pain or severe shortness of breath, call right away.Bronchoscopyis an exam used ...
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Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a hollow, flexible tube called a bronchoscope is inserted into the airways through the nose or mouth to provide a view of the tracheobronchial tree. It can also be used to collect bronchial and/or lung secretions and to perform tissue biopsy.
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Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a cylindrical fiberoptic scope is inserted into the airways. This scope contains a viewing device that allows the visual examination of the lower airways.
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Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a hollow, flexible tube is inserted into the airways (nose or mouth). The bronchoscope is inserted through the nose (or mouth) provides a view of the tracheobronchial tree and can be used to collect bronchial and/or lung secretions.
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Surgical insertion of a hollow, flexible drainage tube into the chest.
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A chest tube insertion is a procedure to place a flexible, hollow drainage tube into the chest in order to remove an abnormal collection of air or fluid from the pleural space (located between the inner and outer lining of the lung). Purpose Chest tube insertions are usually performed as an emergency procedure.
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Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxemia (not enough oxygen in the blood).
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Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxia.
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To reduce the chances of fire and other hazards, you need to follow guidelines when using your oxygen unit.
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To use oxygen at home safely, you will need to follow certain steps each each time you use your oxygen unit.
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Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of damaged tissues. The rationale behind bio-oxidative therapies, as they are sometimes known, is the notion that as long as the body ' s needs for antioxidants are met, the use of certain oxidative substances will stimulate the movement of oxygen atoms from the bloodstream to the cells.
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Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of damaged tissues. The rationale behind bio-oxidative therapies, as they are sometimes known, is the notion that as long as the body ' s needs for antioxidants are met, the use of certain oxidative substances will stimulate the movement of oxygen atoms from the bloodstream to the cells.
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Pleurodesis is the adherence of the outer surface of a lung to the membrane surrounding that lung, which is performed to treat the buildup of fluid around the lung. Purpose The pleural space is the region between the outer surface of each lung (visceral pleurae) and the membrane that surrounds each lung (parietal pleurae).
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Thoracotomy is the process of making of an incision (cut) into the chest wall. Purpose A physician gains access to the chest cavity (called the thorax) by cutting through the chest wall.
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ThoracotomyRisks and ComplicationsRisks of general anesthesiaWound infectionBleedingInflammation of the lungs (pneumonia)Air leak through the lung wall, requiring a longer hospital stayWorsening of any existing heart problemsBlockage of a blood ve...
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Thoracotomy is the process of making of an incision (cut) into the chest wall. Purpose A physician gains access to the chest cavity by cutting through the chest wall.
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Thoracotomy: Your Home RecoveryFor the first several weeks after your surgery, you'll be gaining a little more energy and strength each day. Breathing may be uncomfortable at first, and you may be short of breath.
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Thoracotomy: Your Hospital RecoveryThe hospital stay after a thoracotomy varies from patient to patient, but it’s often a week or longer.Immediately After SurgeryWhen you first wake up from the anesthesia, you may feel groggy, thirsty, or cold. If...
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