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. 2014 Dec;35(4):609-24.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2014.08.002. Epub 2014 Sep 26.

Evolving epidemiology and definitions of the acute respiratory distress syndrome and early acute lung injury

Andrew J Sweatt  1 , Joseph E Levitt  2
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Evolving epidemiology and definitions of the acute respiratory distress syndrome and early acute lung injury

Andrew J Sweatt et al. Clin Chest Med. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

This article reviews the evolving definitions and epidemiology of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and highlights current efforts to improve identification of high-risk patients, thus to target prevention and early treatment before progression to ARDS. This information will be important for general practitioners and intensivists interested in improving the care of patients at risk for ARDS, and clinical researchers interested in designing clinical trials targeting the prevention and early treatment of acute lung injury.

Keywords: ALI; ARDS; Acute lung injury; Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Criteria; Definition; Epidemiology; Prevention.

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