Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is acute respiratory distress syndrome?
A
Lung damage and release of inflammatory factors
Increased capillary permeability
2
Q
What does acute respiratory distress cause?
A
Pulmonary oedma
Multi-organ failure
3
Q
What are the causes of acute respiratory distress syndrome?
A
Pre-ecamplsia Pancreatitis Pneumonia Oxygen toxicity Vasculitis
4
Q
What is the diagnostic criteria for acute respiratory distress syndrome?
A
Acute Onset
CXR - shows severe pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary Capillary pressure increase
