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Pathophysiology Of Ards, Brittney Nessle
Pathophysiology Of Ards, Brittney Nessle
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a progressive life-threatening disease process, having an occurrence of up to 200,000 cases annually in the United States (Schreiber, 2018). The definition of ARDS has changed throughout the years. In 2011, the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine officially proposed the now adopted Berlin ARDS definition. The components within the definition include timing, chest radiography, the origin of edema, and severity of hypoxemia (Modrykamien & Gupta, 2015). There are over 50 different conditions that result in injury to the alveolar-capillary membrane that can lead to ARDS and produce several severe complications, including death. The …
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Amelia Morgan
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Amelia Morgan
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a devastating form of hypoxemic respiratory failure with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality (Dalmedico, et al., 2017). Though the exact cause or trigger for ARDS is not always identified, great strides have been made in its identification and treatment since the 1990’s. Strategies include screening in the emergency department, prone positioning, and lung protective ventilator settings. Knowledge of the pathophysiological processes and familiarity with treatment strategies will aid the practitioner in the decision-making process for these critically ill patients.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Allison Bruce
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Allison Bruce
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) burdens intensive care units (ICU) and their patients across the world. This presentation discusses the presentation, pathophysiology, current treatment and nursing implications for ARDS. This pathophysiological process requires exceptional interprofessional teamwork by the healthcare team. It is important for nurses to have an in-depth comprehension of this disease and its manifestations so that it can be detected and treated as quickly as possible. Further research and education are needed to improve the mortality rates of patients with ARDS.