Meaning Acute respiratory distress syndrome
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Acute respiratory distress syndromeRespiratory failure of sudden onset due to fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), following an abrupt increase in the permeability of the normal barrier between the capillaries in the lungs and the air sacs. The muscles used in breathing are forced to work harder, causing labored and inefficient breathing. An abnormally low level of oxygen in the bl [..]
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Acute respiratory distress syndromeBetter known as ARDS. See: ARDS.
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Acute respiratory distress syndromeAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition characterised by a rapid onset of breathlessness and tachypnoea (rapid breathing). It may be caused by various medical a [..]
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Acute respiratory distress syndromeA Syndrome characterized by progressive Life-threatening Respiratory Insufficiency in the absence of known Lung Diseases, usually following a systemic insult such as Surgery or major Trauma.
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