Introduction Treatments for the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are mainly
supportive, and ventilatory management represents a key approach in these patients …

Over 50 years have passed since the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was first
described. 1 Despite the passage of more than one-half of a century, almost all of ARDS …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the general term used for severe acute
respiratory failure of diverse aetiology. It is associated with a high morbidity, mortality (50 …

Divided into thirteen chapters, this book provides a wealth of research-oriented findings and
practical guidance, ranging from the definition, epidemiology and pathophysiology, to the …

With the exception of a few successes in trials of supportive care, the majority of
interventional clinical trials for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have not led to …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common syndrome that can impose
significant health burdens on individuals and the health care systems that serve them …

The acute respiratory distress syndrome regrettably still takes the lives of many individuals
each year worldwide. Many of these individuals were in good health before they became at …

Chinese Medical Journal¦ May 20, 2018¦ Volume 131¦ Issue 10 1139 had better outcome
including lower mortality (20% vs. 33%; P= 0.006), more ICU‑free days and MV‑free days …

Although much has been learned about the mechanisms leading to acute lung injury,
mortality—which is mainly related to sepsis or associated non-pulmonary organ …