ARDS/DAD Flashcards

1
Q

What is ARDS?

A

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Diffuse Alveolar Damage

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What happens in ARDS?

A

Some damage to alveoli leads to a massive inflammatory response and fibrosis of the interstitium

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3
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What are some causes for ARDS?

A
Major Trauma
Chemical injury
Circulatory Shock
Drugs
Infection
Auto-immune Disease
Radiation
Idiopathic
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