title: A systematic approach to care: adult respiratory distress syndrome.
abstract: Trauma patients present with and have the potential to develop an array of systemic and metabolic disturbances. Adult respiratory distress syndrome has been identified as a life-threatening development, especially in trauma patients. A systematic approach to care utilizing the acronyms FASTHUG and BANDAIDS, along with incorporating lung protective strategies, provides avenues to decrease mortality related to adult respiratory distress syndrome. A case study presentation, pathophysiology related to symptoms, interventions, and clinical outcomes are presented.
authors.affiliation: Holston Valley Medical Level 1 Trauma Center, Kingsport, IN, USA. Karen_J_George@Wellmont.org
authors.forename: Karen Janeen
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D000004:Abbreviations as Topic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*