Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is sudden failure of the respiratory system. It can occur in anyone over the age of one who is critically ill. ARDS can be life-threatening because normal gas exchange does not take place due to severe fluid build-up in both lungs. The condition is characterised by rapid breathing, difficulty getting enough air into the lungs and low blood oxygen levels.
About Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
ARDS is caused mainly by extensive lung inflammation and small blood vessel injury due to sepsis (bacterial infection of the blood), trauma and/or severe pulmonary infection such as pneumonia.
Reference: American Lung Association. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).Related Products
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