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Just so, how do you prevent atelectasis post op?

Deep breathing exercises and coughing after surgery can reduce your risk of developing atelectasis. If you smoke, you can lower your risk of developing the condition by quitting smoking before any operation.

Similarly, how is post op atelectasis treated? Treatment modalities which are commonly employed for the prevention or treatment of atelectasis include voluntary deep breathing, incentive spirometry, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), chest physical therapy, bronchoscopy, aerosol therapy, and more recently, intermittent continuous positive airway

Also, why does atelectasis happen after surgery?

General anesthesia is a common cause of atelectasis. It changes your regular pattern of breathing and affects the exchange of lung gases, which can cause the air sacs (alveoli) to deflate. Nearly everyone who has major surgery develops some amount of atelectasis. It often occurs after heart bypass surgery.

How long does postoperative atelectasis last?

[8,18] The atelectasis can exceed 15–20%. The degree of atelectasis can be even more in obese patients. In the case of abdominal surgeries, the atelectasis can persist for several weeks postoperatively.