TY - JOUR T1 - Update on Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome JF - Respiratory Care SP - 261 LP - 278 VL - 48 IS - 3 AU - Michael R Anderson Y1 - 2003/03/01 UR - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/48/3/261.abstract N2 - 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. ER -