Question

A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30?

1) IS / SMI
2) IPPB with normal saline
3) postural drainage and percussion
4) PEP therapy

Answer 1

The patient with spinal cord injury and atelectasis can be treated with postural drainage and percussion techniques.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atelectasis is a condition where there is partial or complete collapse of the lung. In this case, the patient is a spinal cord injured individual who weighs 65 kg. To treat atelectasis in this patient, one of the options would be postural drainage and percussion.

Postural drainage involves positioning the patient to allow gravity to assist in the removal of mucus and secretions from the lungs. Percussion is a technique where the chest is gently tapped to help loosen and mobilize secretions. This combination of postural drainage and percussion can help improve lung ventilation and prevent complications.