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ConditionName

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Acute SOB;

PhysicalFindings

Pulmonary decompensation;
Cyanosis;
Tachypnea;
Wheezing;
Rales;
Rhonchi;
Pulmonary edema;

ClinicalTests

Respiratory alkalosis;
Decrease O2;
Decreased CO2;
PCWP<18mm Hg;
PaO2:FiO2 <200;

xRay: edema defused (white out);

RiskFactors

Alcoholism;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Really high mortality!
No treatment!

ProgressionFromCondition

Sepsis – most common cause;
Aspiration of gastric content;
Acute pancreatitis;
Air or Amniotic embolism;
Community acquired pneumonia;
Radiation;
Drug overdose;
Diffuse lung dz;
DIC overuse;
Drowning;
Shock;
Smoke inhalation;
Transfusion of blood products;

TreatmentOptions

Low tidal volume mechanical ventilation;
Prone position improves oxygenation;

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/critical-care-medicine/respiratory-failure-and-mechanical-ventilation/acute-hypoxemic-respiratory-failure-ahrf,-ards