Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Disease overview

Severe, acute lung dysfunction affecting all or most of both lungs that occurs as a result of illness or injury.

Common symptoms

Characterized by inflammation of the lungswhich may begin in one lung but eventually affects both. [ ]

When to suspect

  • Recommendation 1

    Based on the presence of respiratory distress accompanied by low levels of oxygen in the blood and the presence of known risk factors such as sepsis, pneumonia, or trauma.

How to test

  • Recommendation 1

    Based on the presence of respiratory distress accompanied by low levels of oxygen in the blood and the presence of known risk factors such as sepsis, pneumonia, or trauma.

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Treatment

  • Recommendation 1

    Mechanical ventilation, supplemental oxygen, prone positioning, use of paralytics, fluid management and a technique called positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP).

Primary care

  • Recommendation 1

    Continued treatment of the original illness or injury.

Further support

  • Recommendation 1

    ~ 60 US-based physicans . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

Clinical trials

Clinical Trials

Sources

No data available

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