Progress in application of mechanical ventilation to atelectasis in children
Pulmonary atelectasis is a common complication of the pediatric respiratory system with complex etiology,diverse mechanisms,and multifaceted treatment.Mechanical ventilation has two sides in pulmonary atelectasis,i.e.it can be both the cause of pulmonary atelectasis and a treatment method,and mastering an ap-propriate mechanical ventilation strategy to avoid harm is the key principle in the prevention and treatment of pulmonary atelectasis in children.The aim of the article was to briefly describe the progress of the application of mechanical ventilation modes such as positive end expiratory pressure ventilation,continuous positive air-way pressure ventilation,and single-lung ventilation in the prevention and adjunctive treatment of pulmonary atelectasis in children,and to provide a basic reference for clinical ventilation programs.