Clinical Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Pulmonology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2024 | Viewed by 81
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe and life-threatening condition characterized by acute lung injury leading to non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema and respiratory failure. ARDS typically occurs due to direct or indirect injury to the lung parenchyma, leading to increased permeability of the alveolar–capillary membrane and subsequent accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the alveoli. This impairment of gas exchange results in severe hypoxemia and respiratory distress. The clinical presentation often includes an acute onset of dyspnea, hypoxemia, tachypnea, and diffuse bilateral infiltrates on chest imaging.
The management of ARDS involves a comprehensive approach aimed at optimizing oxygenation, reducing ventilator-induced lung injury, and treating the underlying cause. Strategies include mechanical ventilation with a low tidal volume and positive end-expiratory pressure to minimize barotrauma and volutrauma, prone positioning to improve oxygenation, and fluid management to avoid excessive fluid administration.
In conclusion, ARDS is a complex syndrome associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early recognition, timely intervention, and appropriate management are crucial in improving clinical outcomes. The understanding of ARDS pathogenesis and tailored treatment strategies has evolved over the years, helping improve survival rates and promote better patient care. The purpose of this abstract is to provide an overview of ARDS, discussing its clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies.
We look forward to receiving your submissions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Silvia Coppola
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- adult respiratory distress syndrome
- ARDS
- acute lung injury
- non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
- hypoxemia
- mechanical ventilation
- positive end-expiratory pressure
- respiratory failure
