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Is a pulmonary embolism a form of atelectasis? how do you treat it?
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No: A Pulmonary embolus causes a loss of blood flow to a segment of lung. Atelectasis represents collapse of a segment of lung not due to lack of blood flow but because of the inability to inspire deeply. A pulmonary embolus occurs secondary to a blood clot moving usually from the legs to the lung. Deep inspirations treat Atelectasis whereas blood thinners are the treatment for pulmonary emboli
Answered 1/24/2015
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