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Atelectasis
Atelectasis is the partial or total collapse of a lung resulting in a reduced or absent exchange of gases. Specifically it is the collapse of tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lung. It is usually unilateral, affecting part or all of one lung. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated down to little or no volume, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation, in which they are filled with liquid. It is often referred to informally as a collapsed lung, although it usually involves only a partial collapse. A fully collapsed lung is caused by a pneumothorax. Atelectasis is a very common finding in chest X-rays , and may be caused by a number of medical conditions, or just by normal exhalation. Acute atelectasis may occur as a post-operative complication or as a result of surfactant deficiency. In premature babies, this leads to infant respiratory distress syndrome. The term uses combining forms of atel- + ectasis, from , "incomplete" + , "extension".
Article summary
Atelectasis is the partial or total collapse of a lung resulting in a reduced or absent exchange of gases. Specifically it is the collapse of tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lung. It is usually unilateral, affecting part or all of one lung. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated down to little or no volume, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation, in which they are filled with liquid. It is often referred to informally as a collapsed lung, although it usually involves only a partial collapse. A fully collapsed lung is caused by a pneumothorax. Atelectasis is a very common finding in chest X-rays , and may be caused by a number of medical conditions, or just by normal exhalation. Acute atelectasis may occur as a post-operative complication or as a result of surfactant deficiency. In premature babies, this leads to infant respiratory distress syndrome. The term uses combining forms of atel- + ectasis, from , "incomplete" + , "extension".
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- publication date: 2011 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the publication date is "2011". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
Bibliography
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1365464879
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