The role of chronic alcohol abuse in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome in adults
Objective.—To determine the effect of a history of chronic alcohol abuse on the incidence of
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and in-hospital mortality. Design.—Prospective
cohort study. Patients.—A total of 351 medical and surgical intensive care unit patients with
one of seven at-risk diagnoses for the development of ARDS. Main Outcome Measures.—
The development of ARDS and in-hospital mortality. Results.—Of the 351 patients enrolled
in the study, the incidence of ARDS in patients with a history of alcohol abuse was …
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and in-hospital mortality. Design.—Prospective
cohort study. Patients.—A total of 351 medical and surgical intensive care unit patients with
one of seven at-risk diagnoses for the development of ARDS. Main Outcome Measures.—
The development of ARDS and in-hospital mortality. Results.—Of the 351 patients enrolled
in the study, the incidence of ARDS in patients with a history of alcohol abuse was …