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Management of ARDS – What Works and What Does Not
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complex condition characterized by acute lung injury and high mortality rates. The article emphasizes the importance of mechanical ventilation in managing ARDS, detailing lung protective ventilation and optimal PEEP strategies. It also highlights the emerging evidence supporting prone positioning as a beneficial intervention for severe ARDS, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors discuss the physiological effects of prone positioning and provide guidelines for its implementation in clinical practice.
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