title: Acute respiratory distress syndrome update.
abstract: Respiratory failure and eventual ventilator dependence are hallmarks of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ARDS carries a significant mortality in all patient populations and the treatment strategies are largely supportive in nature. Despite years of clinical experience, ARDS continues to pose a substantial threat and no definitive therapy has yet to be described. We will present an overview of management options.
authors.affiliation: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lasky
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Puyo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*