Journal of medicine
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Journal of medicine · Jan 2002
ReviewRespiratory distress syndrome: principles and current therapy.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) describes a clinicopathologic disease process that occurs in association with a variety of clinical situations. The severity and outcome of this syndrome varies. ⋯ Oxygen therapy and PEEP, though dramatically improve lung mechanics and oxygenation, are not innocuous and may adversely affect cardiovascular function and even induce pulmonary parenchymal injury. Over the years a variety of "lung protective" treatment modalities have been introduced and proved as effective and safe in the treatment of this syndrome