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Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
ISSN: 0972-5229 EISSN: 0972-5229
Vol. 14, No. 4, 2010, pp. 196-201
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Bioline Code: cm10044
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 14, No. 4, 2010, pp. 196-201
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A practical approach to adult acute respiratory distress syndrome
Manthous, Constantine A.
Abstract
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common disease encountered in hospitalized adult patients that, historically, has carried a very high mortality. This article reviews the clinical features and how pathophysiology informs the evidence-based management of ARDS.
Keywords
Acute respiratory distress syndrome, mechanical ventilation, positive end expiratory pressure
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