Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780134580579
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Tyler, a 19-year-old, has been shot in the chest wall and has developed pneumothorax and atelectasis. The precise meaning of terminologies “pneumothorax and atelectasis” and the respiratory distress suffered by Mr. T along with its subsequent treatment.

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Pneumothorax refers to a condition in which air accumulates in the intrapleural space. Atelectasis, on the other hand, is the phenomenon of lung collapse when air enters into the pleural space. These two conditions are reversed by drawing air out of the intrapleural space.

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