The adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Postgrad Med
; 74(1): 253-61, 1983 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an extreme form of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema associated with alveolar-capillary damage. Clinical features include acute respiratory distress, dyspnea and tachypnea, severe hypoxemia refractory to oxygen therapy, and diffuse bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. Any number of serious disorders can cause ARDS, but the processes leading to the alveolar permeability defect are not understood. Therefore, therapy remains nonspecific and supportive. Treatment includes positive end-expiratory pressure, careful fluid management, steroid therapy, and adequate nutrition. Unfortunately, even with the most sophisticated intensive care, the mortality of ARDS is still greater than 50%.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Alvéolos Pulmonares
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Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório
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Ventilação com Pressão Positiva Intermitente
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Respiração com Pressão Positiva
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Postgrad Med
Ano de publicação:
1983
Tipo de documento:
Article