The acute respiratory distress syndrome

LB Ware, MA Matthay - New England Journal of Medicine, 2000 - Mass Medical Soc
LB Ware, MA Matthay
New England Journal of Medicine, 2000Mass Medical Soc
The acute respiratory distress syndrome is a common, devastating clinical syndrome of
acute lung injury that affects both medical and surgical patients. Since the last review of this
syndrome appeared in the Journal, 1 more uniform definitions have been devised and
important advances have occurred in the understanding of the epidemiology, natural history,
and pathogenesis of the disease, leading to the design and testing of new treatment
strategies. This article provides an overview of the definitions, clinical features, and …
The acute respiratory distress syndrome is a common, devastating clinical syndrome of acute lung injury that affects both medical and surgical patients. Since the last review of this syndrome appeared in the Journal, 1 more uniform definitions have been devised and important advances have occurred in the understanding of the epidemiology, natural history, and pathogenesis of the disease, leading to the design and testing of new treatment strategies. This article provides an overview of the definitions, clinical features, and epidemiology of the acute respiratory distress syndrome and discusses advances in the areas of pathogenesis, resolution, and treatment.
Historical Perspective and Definitions . . .
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