Chest Physiotherapy as an Adjunct in a Mechanically Ventilated Infant with Atelectasis: A Case Report

Atelectasis occurs due to impaired airway clearance or complete airway obstruction caused by inflammation, leading to the collapse of tiny airways either partially or completely. This results in impaired exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. A chest X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), and/or thoracic...

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Main Authors: R Hemanth Kumar, Aishwarya Nair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18694/66500_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_QC(SD_OM)_PF1(AP_OM)_PFA(KM)_AP(AP_OM)_PN(KM).pdf