ARDS/DAD Flashcards
1
Q
What is ARDS?
A
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Diffuse Alveolar Damage
2
Q
What happens in ARDS?
A
Some damage to alveoli leads to a massive inflammatory response and fibrosis of the interstitium
3
Q
What are some causes for ARDS?
A
Major Trauma Chemical injury Circulatory Shock Drugs Infection Auto-immune Disease Radiation Idiopathic