Question 1

what are the manifestations of ards?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory failure: Rapid breathing, a sense of impending doom, difficult to correct hypodermics (low oxygen), leading to death if not placed on mechanical ventilation.

Question 2

is ards related to covid-19?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 &amp; ARDS:  A person who is critically ill may develop COVID 19 related Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) .   ARDS is respiratory failure  with marked inflammation throughout  the lungs. COVID 19 can also cause pneumonia.

Question 3

can you get ards from smoking?

Accepted Answer

No: Smoking predisposes to many chronic lung, heart, and blood vessel complications and smoking-related lung disease such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis make individuals more susceptible to lung infections such as pneumonia. The chronic lung diseases  increase the risk for acute lung diseases but not ARDS per se.

Question 4

is trali  or taco a form of ards?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Transfusion-related acute lung injury is one of the causes of adult respiratory distress syndrome. The former is an immune response and one of many reasons that transfusion should only be undertaken when it's absolutely necessary. The latter is a pattern of lung injury with many causes. Most people recover from trali. Best wishes.

Question 5

could an ards patient get ards again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: ARDS usually occurs as part of the severe inflammation in sepsis. People can recover and at that time have impaired immune system. If there is another sepsis, they can go back to ards.

Question 6

has anyone had ards and have come out of a coma?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: It is possible to recover from ards, even with coma. However, the older the patient and the more organ systems involved, the lower the chances are for recovery. Ask your doctor about the details of the patient as every patient is different.

Question 7

what is the current thinking on how to treat someone with ards?

Accepted Answer

Low tidal volume: The ardsnet studies showed that lower tidal volumes (6ml/kg ideal body weight) coupled with lower peak pressures and increased peep resulted in improved outcomes.  Several groups are looking at more advanced vent strategies but these are still in the early phases of testing.

Question 8

what is the survival of someone with pancreatitis who develops ards?

Accepted Answer

App. 60-70%: Most people with acute pancreatitis have mild-to-moderate disease, with little long term consequences.  Severe pancreatitis is characterized by pancreatic necrosis, leading to temporary organ dysfunction such as respiratory failure, kidney failure, etc.  The mortality rate associated with acute lung injury is significantly affected by the baseline health of the affected person.

Question 9

what are the tests for ards?

Accepted Answer

Not many: ARDS is a clinical disease; usually, chest xrays are usually suggestive. Ct scans of the chest are better. Sometimes, lung biopsies done by a lung surgeon are necessary to get at the diagnosis. There is no real blood test for the test. If you think you have ards, you should definitely seek immediate medical attention.

Question 10

does ards count as critical illness?

Accepted Answer

ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome is generally considered a very serious problem.

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