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Atelectasis laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with atelectasis have hypoxemia with low levels of PaO2 and normal/low PaCO2 levels on ABG analysis. Raised peak and end-inspiratory plateau pressures due to decreased lung compliance are also present in these patients.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of atelectasis include:[1]
- Hypoxemia with low levels of PaO2 on aterial blood gas analysis
- Normal/low PaCO2 levels on arterial blood gas analysis
- Raised peak and end-inspiratory plateau pressures due to decreased lung compliance
References
References
- ↑ Peroni DG, Boner AL (2000). “Atelectasis: mechanisms, diagnosis and management”. Paediatr Respir Rev. 1 (3): 274–8. doi:10.1053/prrv.2000.0059. PMID 12531090.
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