PRIMARY CARE
Recommendation 1
Continued treatment of the original illness or injury.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Not Verified
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.
TREATMENT
Recommendation 1
Mechanical ventilation, supplemental oxygen, prone positioning, use of paralytics, fluid management and a technique called positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP).
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
Recommendation 1
No trials available.
Sources
No data available
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