Weis highlighted these accomplishments in 2012: 1  Mayo Clinic cared for more than 1 million patients at its campuses in Minnesota, Florida, Arizona and Mayo Clinic Health System, a network of clinics, hospitals and health care facilities serving more than 70 communities in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.
The goal of treatment is to re-expand the collapsed lung tissue. If fluid is putting pressure on the lung, removing the fluid may allow the lung to expand. The following are treatments for atelectasis: Clap (percussion) on the chest to loosen mucus plugs in the airway.
Tweet. Atelectasis refers to the partial or complete collapse of the lung. It occurs when the bronchioles or the air passages get blocked or there is outside pressure on the lung. Atelectasis occurs mostly after any type of major surgery, or in patients who have spent a large amount of time in hospital.