title: Managing respiratory distress syndrome in adults.
abstract: Respiratory distress syndrome in adults may be produced by any of a number of causes resulting in similar pathophysiologic changes and having identical therapeutic implications. The most important factors in treatment are early recognition and early institution of therapy.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012769:Shock / Q000150:complications; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004232:Diuretics; D006493:Heparin