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ATELECTASIS
ATELECTASIS
I.C.SILUMESII
4TH YEAR DNS STUDENT
UNZA
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lecture, student should be
able to acquire knowledge on atelectasis.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
At the end of the discussion/lecture, student
nurses should be able;
• Define Atelectasis.
• Describe Atelectasis.
• Outline the causes and risk factors of
Atelectasis.
• State the symptoms of Atelectasis.
• Outline the diagnosis of Atelectasis.
• Describe the treatment of Atelectasis.
• State the preventive measures of Atelectasis.
• Explain the complications of Atelectasis
INTRODUCTION
• Atelectasis is an abnormal condition
characterized by the collapse of lung tissue,
preventing the respiratory exchange of carbon
dioxide and oxygen. This condition prevents
normal oxygen absorption to healthy tissues.
Definition
• Atelectasis is a collapse of lung tissue affecting
part or all of one lung. This condition prevents
normal oxygen absoption to healthy tissues.
Description
• Atelectasis - a collapsed or airless state of the
lung - may be acute or chronic, and may
involve all or part of the lung.The primary
cause of atelectasis is obstruction of the
bronchus serving the affected area
Causes