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What is ARDS?
- Acute Resp. Failure with these features:
-Refractory hypoxemia
-Decreased pulmonary compliance
-Dyspnea
What is refractory hypoxemia?
- No matter how much oxygen the patient is on, the O2 sats are not getting any better
Is ARDS reversible?
- Yes, it is reversible but it needs to e caught early. It can progress to Resp. Failure!
What are some common causes of an acute lung injury?
- Shock
Trauma
Serious nervous system injury
Pancreatitis
Sepsis
Fat and amniotic fluid emboli
Inhalation of smoke
Drug ingestion
What are common assessment findings with ARDS?
- *Clear lung sounds early and crackles late*
*Dysrhythmias*
Increased RR
Hypoxia
Pallor
Cyanosis
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