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Atelectasis refers to an area of the lung that is squeezed into a smaller than normal size. Bibasilar means this happens in the left and right bottom parts of the lung. It can be due to many things - most commonly obesity, taking small breaths, plugs of mucus, or medications that suppress the cough. Rarely, more serious conditions such as blood clots can present with bibasilar atelectasis.
This condition is characterized by the collapse of the alveoli. Alveoli look like tiny balloons and they exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen. General anesthesia and lung disease can lead to their collapse.
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What is bibasilar subsegmental atelectasis?
A subsegmental atelectasis is a collapsed lung due to an obstructed bronchus. Symptoms include an increase in temperature, a drop in blood pressure or a person may have no symptoms at all.
What is Bibasilar Atelectatic changes?
Bibasilar atelectasis refers to the collapse of parts of the lungs located at the base of the lungs, known as the bibasilar region. This can result from various causes such as shallow breathing, mucus plugs, or pressure on the lungs. Atelectatic changes refer to the radiographic appearance associated with lung collapse, such as increased density in affected areas on imaging studies like X-rays or CT scans.
What is bilateral pleural effusions with bibasilar atelectasis of the abdomen?
Bilateral pleural effusions refer to the presence of fluid in the lung lining on both sides of the chest, while bibasilar atelectasis pertains to the collapse of the lower portions of the lungs. This condition could indicate underlying issues such as congestive heart failure, pneumonia, or lung cancer and may require further investigation and treatment.
What causes a collapsed lungs?
atelectasis can result in aartially or totally collapsed lung
What is posterior atelectasis?
what is bilateral posterior atelectasis of the lungs
What the common types of atelectasis?
Resorption atelectasis
Why does a pneumothorax frequently lead to atelectasis?
A pneumothorax causes the lung to collapse, leading to decreased air flow into the lung and subsequent alveolar collapse, resulting in atelectasis. The air in the pleural space from the pneumothorax can also prevent proper lung expansion, further worsening the atelectasis.
How do you code for bibasilar pneumonia?
486
What is Bibasilar scarring?
Pneumonia in lower portion of the lungs
What is bibasilar rales?
Rales are sounds that can be made in your lungs. Bibasilar means that the sounds are coming from the base of each one: bi=2 basilar= base, or lowest lung section.
What is bibasilar effusion?
fluid accumulated on both sides of the base
What is the name for a collapse lung?
atelectasis
