What is Acute respiratory distress syndrome?
'''Acute respiratory distress syndrome''' ('''ARDS''') is a type of [[respiratory failure]] caused by a massive widespread [[inflammation]] in the [[lungs]]. Symptoms include [[Dyspnea|shortness of breath]], rapid [[breathing]], and [[Cyanosis|bluish skin]] color. For those who survive, a short life span is common as a result. Causes may include [[sepsis]], [[pancreatitis]], [[Major trauma|trauma]], [[pneumonia]], and [[Pulmonary aspiration|aspiration]].<ref name=JAMA2018>{{cite journal |last1=Fan |first1=E |last2=Brodie |first2=D |last3=Slutsky |first3=AS |title=Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment |journal=JAMA |date=20 February 2018 |volume=319 |issue=7 |pages=698–710 |doi=10.1001/jama.2017.21907 |pmid=29466596|s2cid=3451752 }}</ref> == Related pages == * [[Paracetamol]] * [[Pneumothorax]] ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Breathing problems]] {{med-stub}}