ATELECTASIS is collapse of lung tissue with loss of volume

❤️ Support us - transfer to a VISA card 4355053921990398 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) via 00:00 - What is Atelectasis? 02:37 - Etiology of Atelectasis 04:49 - Symptoms and Signs of Atelectasis 06:09 - Diagnosis of Atelectasis 07:28 - Treatment of Atelectasis 10:07 - Prevention of Atelectasis 11:00 - Key Points 11:55 - Conclusion Atelectasis is collapse of lung tissue with loss of volume. Patients may have dyspnea or respiratory failure if atelectasis is extensive. They may also develop pneumonia. Atelectasis is usually asymptomatic, but hypoxemia and pleuritic chest pain may be present in certain cases. Diagnosis is by chest x-ray. Treatment includes maintaining coughing and deep breathing and treating the cause. #atelectasis #lungsdisease #lecture Professor Armen Astvatsatryan, MD, PhD, ScD, FESC. First Dean and Founder of Faculty of Public Health of European Regional Educational Academy (now University). One of 100 of the International Biographical Center`s (Cambridge, England) Top Health Professionals - 2007. aramis1969@