Atelectasis secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name].

OR

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name] include [strategy 1], [strategy 2], and [strategy 3].

Secondary Prevention

• There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name].

OR

• Effective measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name] include:
  • [Strategy 1]
  • [Strategy 2]
  • [Strategy 3]

Prevention of further atelectasis involves: Prophylactic maneuvers preferred in patients include: (1) Placement of the patient in the lateral decubitus position to allow drainage (2) Chest physiotherapy Incentive spirometry Deep breathing exercises Coughing exercises Instructions for early ambulation