Current Challenges in the Recognition, Prevention and Treatment of Perioperative Pulmonary Atelectasis
Restrepo RD, et al. | Informa Healthcare | 2014

Post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are associated with increased cost and poor outcomes. Atelectasis contributes significantly to PPCs in the acute care setting.  Effective interventions may help decrease the incidence and cost burden. This review article reviews challenges encountered in the recognition, prevention, and management of perioperative atelectasis.

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  • Care Settings: Acute Care
  • Clinical Focus: Respiratory Care
  • Content Type: Journal Articles
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  • Reference: Restrepo R, Braverman J. Current challenges in the recoginition, prevention, and treatment of perioperative pulmonary atelectasis. Expert Rev. Respir. Med. 9(1), 97–107 (2014)