Adhesive Atelectasis
Alveoli are kept open by the integrity of surfactant. When there is loss of surfactant, alveoli collapse. ARDS is an example of diffuse alveolar atelectasis.
Plate-like atelectasis is an example of focal loss of surfactant.
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Adhesive Atelectasis Alveoli are kept open by the integrity of surfactant. When there is loss of surfactant, alveoli collapse. ARDS is an example of diffuse alveolar atelectasis. Plate-like atelectasis is an example of focal loss of surfactant. |