Acute respiratory distress syndrome Flashcards

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What is ARDS and risk factors

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Non cardiogenic pulm oedema and diffuse lung inflam- complication of critical illness
Defined by- Acute onsent, bilateral on xray, PaO2/FiO2 ratio high
NON CARDIOGENIC

RF is critical illness-
Sepsis, aspiration, trauma, pancreatitis, burns, smoke inhale, transfuse, etc

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Presentation and ix of ARDS

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Pretty much presents with acute resp failure in acutely unwell patient-
Low O2 sats, Tachypnea, dyspneoa
Pulm crepitations,

Want immediate XRAY and ABG
Xray- new onset bilateral opacities that isnt specific effuse/pneumonia (care can still be cardiac)
ABG— PaO2/FiO2 ratio >300 is criteria. T1 Resp failure

extra checks for cause ofc - like hidden sepsis, etc

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Management of ARDS

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Immediate ITU contact

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