RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Update on Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 261
OP 278
VO 48
IS 3
A1 Michael R Anderson
YR 2003
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/48/3/261.abstract
AB Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains an important challenge for the intensive care clinician. ARDS, which can result from either direct lung injury or from a “down-stream” inflammatory process, is manifested by profound hypoxemia and respiratory failure. The care of pediatric ARDS is based on a meticulous, multidisciplinary, intensive care team approach. This review discusses the changing definition of ARDS and available intensive care treatment modalities, including newer lung-protective mechanical ventilation strategies and adjunct therapies. The prognosis of children suffering pediatric ARDS is examined with a look toward areas of potential future intervention in this often deadly disease.