Atelectasis as a collapse of lung tissue, atelectasis is not synonymous with a pneumothorax, which is a more specific condition that features atelectasis. Acute atelectasis may occur as a post-operative complication or as a result of surfactant deficiency. In premature neonates, this leads to infant respiratory distress syndrome. The term uses combining forms of "atel-" + "ectasis", from , "incomplete" + ἔκτασις, "extension". May have no signs and symptoms or they may include: It is a common misconception that atelectasis causes fever. A study of 100 post-op patients followed with serial chest X-rays and temperature measurements showed that the incidence of
Attack of the Humans Attack of the Humans Attack of the Humans is a role-playing game published by Rapport Games in 1990. "Attack of the Humans" is a violent and humorous game, a "B monster-movie" system. The simple rules include only three character attributes (Brains, Fitness, and Common Sense), each of which is the prime requisite for one of three character classes (Braniacs, Athletes, and Typical Persons). Each class gets a certain number of skill points, which are used to buy skills, the base scores of which are linked to the three attributes. There are brief skill descriptions and guidelines for running the game,