title: Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
abstract: Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and renal failure, is described, its clinical features outlined, its origins in tissue oxidative stress following severe infections, surgical trauma, ionizing radiation, high-dosage drugs and chemicals, severe hemorrhage, etc., are defined, and its prevention and treatment prescribed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Reumatology, The University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06031, USA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Parke
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Parke