Adult respiratory distress syndrome

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Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

sudden onset and progression of respiratory failure with no response to O2 therapy

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Causes

Major lung insult

Massive trauma

Severe respiratory disorder

Prolonged mechanical ventilation

Hemorrhagic shock

Fat Emboli

Septic condition

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Treatment

intubation with PEEP

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Signs and symptoms

Tachypnea, dyspnea, retractions, hypoxia, tachycardia, crackles.

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ABGs

Decreased PO2 (60 or less), increased dyspnea

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Lung appearance on Xray

Completely white