ARDS Overview
Acute respiratory distress syndrome causes severe inflammation and impaired oxygenation.
Alveolar Damage
Inflammation damages alveolar membranes and reduces gas exchange.
Low Compliance
Stiff lungs reduce ventilation efficiency.
PEEP Importance
PEEP helps keep alveoli open and improves oxygenation.
ARDS Mortality
ARDS mortality ranges from thirty to fifty percent.
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