Episode 34: Lung Expansion Therapy

AI Generate podcast from T Piehl's lecture notes (Forgive AI's pronunciation of atelectasis)

This source is a set of handouts for a lesson on lung expansion therapy. It explains the importance of maximizing alveolar recruitment and optimizing airway clearance, particularly in patients at risk of atelectasis, which is the incomplete expansion of the alveoli. The handouts detail different respiratory techniques, including incentive spirometry, intermittent positive pressure breathing, and continuous positive airway pressure. The source outlines the indications, contraindications, and potential risks of each technique, with a focus on the physiology behind these therapies.