Guide To Diagnosing And Treating Atelectasis

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Continuous positive airway pressure, more commonly referred to as CPAP, has been shown to be beneficial for patients with atelectasis. A mask is placed over the patient's nose or the patient's mouth and nose. A machine pumps gas mixed with the appropriate amount of oxygen into the patient's lungs in a manner that mimics regular breathing patterns. CPAP can be beneficial to patients unable to cough firmly enough and whose oxygen levels are low due to the collapse of the lung. It is not only effective at treating cases of atelectasis, but is often used after certain types of surgery as a way to reduce the risk of developing collapsed lung following surgery.

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