Critical care nurse
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Critical care nurse · Oct 2020
Critical Care Considerations in Adult Patients With Influenza-Induced ARDS.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a complex respiratory disease that can be induced by influenza virus infection. Critical care providers are uniquely positioned to manage this pathological progression in adult patients through evidence-based practice. ⋯ This article reviews the epidemiology and pathophysiology associated with influenza-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, the criteria for diagnosis, and the evidence-based medical management.