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Clinical manifestations (the signs and symptoms your patient may well present to you on an examination) ensure you relate this back to the underlying pathophysiology. | Clinical manifestations (the signs and symptoms your patient may well present to you on an examination) ensure you relate this back to the underlying pathophysiology. | ||
== Physiotherapy == | == Physiotherapy == | ||
When treating a patient with ARDS, it is important to keep in mind that there will be both a physiological and psychological compenent to take into account. Based on reviewing a list of studies on ARDS treatment, a suggested procedure has been described by Hough (2014) | When treating a patient with ARDS, it is important to keep in mind that there will be both a physiological and psychological compenent to take into account. Based on reviewing a list of studies on ARDS treatment, a suggested procedure has been described by Hough (2014)<references /> | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
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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 20-30% of ARDS cases, death[2].
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[3]. 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]
The prevalence of people suffering from ARDS differs greatly between geographical areas. Although the reason for the differences are unclear, some have speculated that it may stem from the differences in healthcare systems[4]. The ability to diagnose and to differentiate the secondary condition is required to properly record and treat the patient. Future studies must be conducted in order to improve the ability to accurately diagnose the ARDS.
In Scotland, the incidence of ARDS is estimated at 16 cases/100,000 people per year. Because the onset of ARDS is brought on by another condition or traumatic event, the majority of the condition is seen within intensive care-unit (ICU) patients. During an 8-month long study, researchers have found that 8.1% of ICU patients were suffering from ARDS.
Aetiology[edit | edit source]
The causes of the disease or condition, current thinking and research activity as appropriate
Investigations[edit | edit source]
This may well include any investigations used to gain a diagnosis or that you might need to gain information about your patient assessment.
Clinical Manifestations[edit | edit source]
Clinical manifestations (the signs and symptoms your patient may well present to you on an examination) ensure you relate this back to the underlying pathophysiology.
Physiotherapy [edit | edit source]
When treating a patient with ARDS, it is important to keep in mind that there will be both a physiological and psychological compenent to take into account. Based on reviewing a list of studies on ARDS treatment, a suggested procedure has been described by Hough (2014)
- ↑ Gibbons, C. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Radiologic Technology 2015; 86(4): 419-436
- ↑ Hough, A. 2014. Physiotherapy in respiratory and cardiac care: an evidence-based approach. Cengage Learning. 4th Edn.
- ↑ National Institutes of Health Services. ARDS. Available from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/ards
- ↑ Walkey, A., Summer, R., Vu. H., Alkana, P. Acute respiratory distress syndrome: epidemiology and management approaches. Clinical Epidemiology 2012; 4: 159-169
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
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