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ARDS

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

呼吸困难、紫绀、心源性呼吸窘迫

The pathology of disease

Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS, shock lung/trauma lung) is secondary acute respiratory failure with dyspnea and hypoxemia. Causes: shock, severe infection, head trauma, trauma, fat embolism, transfusion overload, DIC, irritant gases, oxygen toxicity, ventilator use, cardiopulmonary bypass, aspiration, burns.

Common Symptoms

Dyspnea; cyanosis; cardiogenic respiratory distress

Causes

Infection endotoxins → vasoactive substances → capillary leak; shock/hypovolemia → reduced pulmonary flow; microemboli; head trauma → sympathetic surge → acute HF/pulmonary edema. Direct lung injury: smoke/gastric aspiration/drowning, heroin/salicylate overdose, infection, fat/amniotic/embolism.

Treatment

Respiratory support; treat underlying cause

Prevention

Early recognition; avoid aspiration; lung-protective ventilation.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the respiratory medicine department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.