Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A syndrome characterized by progressive life-threatening respiratory insufficiency in the absence of known lung diseases, usually following a systemic insult such as surgery or major trauma.

Synonyms:

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS, Human
ARDSs, Human
Human ARDS
Lung, Shock
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute
Shock Lung

Broader Topics:

Lung Diseases
Respiration Disorders

Narrower Topics:

None

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