Too high a tidal volume or a pressure and we risk various forms of barotrauma and too little of either seems to be associated with atelectasis ,blood shunting and another form of ventilator induced lung damage from forces related to opening and closing of gas exchange units.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2008-02-01] Reference

Prevention and treatment of atelectasis and pneumonia.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Obstructive foreign bodies cause atelectasis, drowned lung, and eventually pulmonary abscess.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference

Formation of atelectasis and inadequate oxygenation with very low tidal volumes may be important factors.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

An atelectasis here exists; the air imprisoned in the lung is soon absorbed, and secretions rapidly accumulate.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference

Radiograph showing pathology resulting from complete obstruction of a bronchus with atelectasis and drowned lung resulting.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference

Slide 26: Operative Morbidity and Mortality • Other complications include gastric perforation, gastric bleeding, slipped Nissen fundoplication, small bowel obstruction and atelectasis.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Other findings of influenza pneumonia include hyperexpansion of the lungs, subsegmental atelectasis of multiple lobes, and lobar atelectasis, particularly of the right-upper or right-middle lobe.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

When a bronchus is completely obstructed by the bulk of the foreign body itself immediate removal is urgently demanded to prevent serious lung changes, resulting from atelectasis and want of drainage.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference

• Monitoring indicators • Intubation (for intractable respiratory failure, demonstrable aspiration, or high risk for aspiration plus respiratory compromise) • Specific tests of pulmonary mechanics and ventilation • Clearing the airway of secretions • Diaphragm fluoroscopy • Reexpansion of the affected lung tissue following successful treatment (required for atelectasis or pneumonia) 2.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

If it's decreased or absent, the result may be liver disease. arterial blood gas (ABG) - a blood test that measures how well the body is using oxygen. arterial line (A-Line) - a catheter placed in an artery to constantly check blood pressure without a blood pressure cuff; also allows medical staff to draw blood for tests without having to give the child another needle stick. ascites - an excessive fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity. atelectasis - collapsed or uninflated lung (s). atresia - a closure of a normal anatomical opening or congenital absence of a normal anatomical opening.    From Wordnik.com.  [Glossary of liver transplant terms] Reference

N. - inability to co-ordinate muscles; lack of order. ataxic, atelectasis.    From Wordnik.com.  [xml's Blinklist.com] Reference

(required for atelectasis or pneumonia) Medicine: It's a noble profession, it serves humanity.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Adverse effects of system treatment include asthma attacks, wheezing, chest tightness, chest pain, atelectasis, hemoptysis, anxiety, headaches, and nausea.    From Wordnik.com.  [MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians] Reference