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Can ards be the cause of sepsis?

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If by ARDS you mean adult respiratory distress syndrome, that is usually a result of sepsis, not a cause of sepsis.

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Answered 11/2/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Sepsis may be at the root of ARDS among other possible causes. The ICU ye would be best to place findings in proper clinical context.

Answered 11/2/2021

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