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This document discusses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and provides an overview of its diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment strategies. ARDS is a common condition characterized by injury-induced capillary leak and subsequent flooding of the interstitial and alveolar spaces, leading to gas exchange abnormalities and decreased lung compliance. It is often unrecognized and has a high mortality rate. Pneumonia, sepsis, trauma, aspiration, and transfusion are some of the risk factors for developing ARDS. The Berlin Definition is used to diagnose ARDS based on criteria such as timing of clinical insult or symptoms, bilateral opacities on chest imaging, and severity of oxygenation impairment. Treatment strategies for ARDS focus on reducing shunt fraction, increasing oxygen delivery, and decreasing oxygen consumption. Lung-protective ventilation with low tidal volumes and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is recommended. Adequate fluid management, prone positioning, and the use of inhaled vasodilators are other strategies for managing ARDS. The document also mentions the use of corticosteroids, paralytics, and ECMO as adjunctive support options for specific cases of ARDS. Overall, the principles of managing ARDS involve optimizing respiratory support, avoiding further injury, and implementing strategies that improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

ARDS

diagnosis

risk factors

treatment strategies

capillary leak

gas exchange abnormalities

Berlin Definition

lung-protective ventilation

prone positioning