An evidence-based approach to acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Abstract

We provide an evidence-based approach to managing patients with acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We searched MEDLINE and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health for randomized trials evaluating lung-protective ventilation strategies, inhaled nitric oxide, prone positioning, and late-phase corticosteroids for managing these patients, and for additional literature related to long-term follow-up of ARDS …

Authors

Meade MO; Herridge MS

Journal

Respiratory Care, Vol. 46, No. 12, pp. 1368–1376

Publication Date

12 2001

ISSN

0020-1324

Associated Experts

Maureen Meade

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 3202 Clinical sciences 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Administration, Inhalation Adrenal Cortex Hormones Adult Bronchodilator Agents Congresses as Topic Evidence-Based Medicine Humans Infant, Newborn Nitric Oxide Prone Position Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Respiration, Artificial Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn