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Pulmonary Atelectasis

Absence of air in the entire or part of a lung, such as an incompletely inflated neonate lung or a collapsed adult lung. Pulmonary atelectasis can be caused by airway obstruction, lung compression, fibrotic contraction, or other factors.
Also Known As:
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Networked: 2741 relevant articles (165 outcomes, 194 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis)
2. Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)
3. Neoplasms (Cancer)
4. Pain (Aches)
5. Infections

Experts

1. Hedenstierna, Göran: 22 articles (12/2020 - 01/2003)
2. Pelosi, Paolo: 16 articles (11/2021 - 11/2003)
3. Schultz, Marcus J: 12 articles (11/2021 - 10/2012)
4. Tusman, Gerardo: 12 articles (01/2021 - 01/2003)
5. Markstaller, Klaus: 12 articles (01/2018 - 06/2002)
6. Hedenstierna, G: 11 articles (01/2018 - 01/2000)
7. Edmark, Lennart: 9 articles (01/2022 - 01/2003)
8. Böhm, Stephan H: 9 articles (01/2020 - 01/2003)
9. Serpa Neto, Ary: 8 articles (12/2020 - 10/2012)
10. Gama de Abreu, Marcelo: 7 articles (11/2021 - 01/2011)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Pulmonary Atelectasis:
1. Oxygen (Dioxygen)IBA
2. dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)FDA Link
3. Surface-Active Agents (Surfactants)IBA
4. GasesIBA
5. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)IBA
6. Deoxyribonucleases (DNase)FDA Link
7. Carbon DioxideIBA
8. Propofol (Diprivan)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Expectorants (Mucolytics)IBA
10. Cisplatin (Platino)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Positive-Pressure Respiration (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure)
3. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
4. Length of Stay
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)