Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Question 1

Cause of ARDS

Answer 1

Increased permeability of alveolar capillaries leading to fluid accumulation in the alveoli.

Question 2

Causes of ARDS

Answer 2

Sepsis, pneumonia, massive blood transfusion, trauma, smoke inhalation, acute pancreatitis, Covid-19, cardio-pulmonary bypass

Question 3

Clinical features of ARDS

Answer 3

Dyspnoea, elevated RR, bilateral lung crackles, low oxygen saturations

Question 4

What are the investigations for ARDS

Answer 4

CXR and arterial blood gases

Question 5

Criteria for ARDS

Answer 5

Acute onset, pulmonary oedema, non-cardiogenic and FiO2 <40kPa

Question 6

Management of ARDS

Answer 6

Generally managed on ITU, oxygenation, organ support, treatment of underlying cause, prone positioning and muscle relaxation

Question 6

Management of ARDS

Answer 6

Generally managed on ITU, oxygenation, organ support, treatment of underlying cause, prone positioning and muscle relaxation

Question 7

Management of ARDS

Answer 7

Generally managed on ITU, oxygenation, organ support, treatment of underlying cause, prone positioning and muscle relaxation