ARDS Flashcards
1
Q
What is ARDS?
A
Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema and diffuse lung inflammation - usually due to an underlying illness.
2
Q
What are pulmonary causes of ARDS?
A
Sepsis
Aspiration
Inhalation injury
Pulmonary contusion
Transfusion-related lung injury
3
Q
What are non-pulmonary causes of ARDS?
A
Sepsis
Acute pancreatitis
DIC
Drug overdose
4
Q
How does ARDS present?
A
Acute onset respiratory failure, with no improvement on oxygen therapy.
Will have:
Severe dyspnoea
Confusion
Pre-syncope
Raised RR
Bilateral lung crackles
Low O2 sats
5
Q
How does ARDS present on a CXR?
A
Bilateral alveolar infiltrates with NO OTHER heart failure features.
6
Q
How is ARDS treated?
A
Oxygen therapy - some may need mechanical ventilation (at a low tidal volume).
