> Hello all,
>
> It has been documented that there is an alternation of regional
ventilation
> in obese adults compared with adults of normal body weight. In obese
adults,
> preferential ventilation to the non-dependent lung was noted in
> upright,supine, and in side lying as well.So, what would be the
appropriate
> position for an obese patient who presents with basal atelectasis and
does
> it make any difference if he/she is mechanically ventilated or in
> spontaneous breathing?
>
> Thank in advance for any help
>
>
>
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