A practical approach to adult acute respiratory distress syndrome |
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| Authors: | Constantine A. Manthous |
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| Affiliation: | From: Yale University School of Medicine, Bridgeport Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA |
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| Abstract: | Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common disease encountered in hospitalized adult patients that, historically, has carried a very high mortality. This article reviews the clinical features and how pathophysiology informs the evidence-based management of ARDS. |
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| Keywords: | Acute respiratory distress syndrome mechanical ventilation positive end expiratory pressure |
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