Acute respiratory distress syndrome
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Brian Shaller, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: ARDS, adult respiratory distress syndrome, acute lung injury, ALI, shock lung, ventilator lung, Da Nang lung
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Acute respiratory distress syndrome from other Diseases
Epidemiology and demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Mechanical Ventilation Therapy | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies