ARDS/Mechanical Ventilation

Pathophysiology:

Scattered, nonhomogeneous alveolar damage that leads to oxygenation (V/Q mismatch) problems

Diagnosis:

Etiology:

Management:

Indications for intubation

Initial ventilator settings


Ware LB, Matthay MA. The acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med 2000; 342:1334-49.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-respiratory-distress-syndrome-clinical-features-diagnosis-and-complications-in-adults
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ventilator-management-strategies-for-adults-with-acute-respiratory-distress-syndrome 


Revision #4
Created 25 February 2022 06:39:44 by Katarina Soewono
Updated 10 June 2022 05:06:04 by Katarina Soewono