Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Jorge Brieva. Is ARDS common in Australia?. What is important for the ARDS management. Failure to oxygenate due to alveolar and interstitial oedema Failure to ventilate due to poor compliance Treat the underlying cause Provide the appropriate support - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Jorge Brieva

Is ARDS common in Australia?

What is important for the ARDS management..

–Failure to oxygenate due to alveolar and interstitial oedema –Failure to ventilate due to poor compliance

• Treat the underlying cause• Provide the appropriate support• Ventilation….

• And time….

Conclusion…

• The 3 things you need to keep in mind…

• Textbook knowledge ….• Evidence and experience….

• Common sense…

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