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Adult respiratory distress syndrome, more commonly referred to as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a life-threatening condition which is characterized by the sudden onset of severe dysnoea and hypoxemia< | Adult respiratory distress syndrome, more commonly referred to as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a life-threatening condition which is characterized by the sudden onset of severe dysnoea and hypoxemia<ref>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome</ref>. ARDS is typically a secondary condition and is induced by the inflammation of the alveolar-capillary interface, which results in protein and fluid entering the interstitial space and alveoli. This pulmonary infiltrate and can lead to respiratory failure or, in approximately 30% of ARDS cases, death. | ||
Although the lungs are the primary site of dysfunction for an individual with ARDS, many of the other systems will be compromised due to the decrease in blood oxygen levels. Because ARDS can occur in an individual of any age, the systemic impact of the condition may also result in serious complications later in life for the individual. | Although the lungs are the primary site of dysfunction for an individual with ARDS, many of the other systems will be compromised due to the decrease in blood oxygen levels. Because ARDS can occur in an individual of any age, the systemic impact of the condition may also result in serious complications later in life for the individual. | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Adult respiratory distress syndrome, more commonly referred to as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a life-threatening condition which is characterized by the sudden onset of severe dysnoea and hypoxemia[1]. ARDS is typically a secondary condition and is induced by the inflammation of the alveolar-capillary interface, which results in protein and fluid entering the interstitial space and alveoli. This pulmonary infiltrate and can lead to respiratory failure or, in approximately 30% of ARDS cases, death.
Although the lungs are the primary site of dysfunction for an individual with ARDS, many of the other systems will be compromised due to the decrease in blood oxygen levels. Because ARDS can occur in an individual of any age, the systemic impact of the condition may also result in serious complications later in life for the individual.
Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
Background epidemiology to the disease or condition (to include prevalence and incidence as appropriate from a UK or Scottish perspective. (You may want to also look at the disease prevalence across different social economic groups).
Aetiology[edit | edit source]
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Investigations[edit | edit source]
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Clinical Manifestations[edit | edit source]
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Physiotherapy and Other Management[edit | edit source]
Physiotherapy and other management. Other health professionals will be treating your patient. What is their input?
Prevention[edit | edit source]
Brief consideration of how this pathology could be prevented and the physiotherapy role in health promotion in relation to prevention of disease or disease progression.
Resources
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NHS - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Scholarly Article: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treatment & Management
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndrXtRmVkmE
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
