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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)

A syndrome characterized by progressive life-threatening RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY in the absence of known LUNG DISEASES, usually following a systemic insult such as surgery or major TRAUMA.
Also Known As:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Shock Lung; Distress Syndrome, Respiratory; Distress Syndromes, Respiratory; Human ARDS; Lung, Shock; Respiratory Distress Syndromes; Syndrome, Respiratory Distress; ARDS, Human; Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Pediatric Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric
Networked: 15729 relevant articles (776 outcomes, 1662 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. COVID-19
2. Acute Lung Injury
3. Sepsis (Septicemia)
4. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis)
5. Lung Diseases (Lung Disease)

Experts

1. Matthay, Michael A: 106 articles (10/2022 - 01/2000)
2. Ware, Lorraine B: 71 articles (05/2022 - 11/2002)
3. Pelosi, Paolo: 71 articles (04/2022 - 04/2004)
4. Schultz, Marcus J: 70 articles (04/2022 - 07/2004)
5. Calfee, Carolyn S: 61 articles (10/2022 - 03/2007)
6. Slutsky, Arthur S: 61 articles (05/2022 - 05/2002)
7. Thompson, B Taylor: 57 articles (01/2022 - 01/2000)
8. Combes, Alain: 55 articles (03/2022 - 04/2003)
9. Fan, Eddy: 51 articles (07/2022 - 03/2005)
10. Brochard, Laurent: 48 articles (02/2022 - 07/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Respiratory Distress Syndrome:
1. Surface-Active Agents (Surfactants)IBA
2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
3. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)FDA Link
4. Oxygen (Dioxygen)IBA
5. SteroidsIBA
6. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric
7. MethylprednisoloneFDA LinkGeneric
8. LipopolysaccharidesIBA
9. beractant (Survanta)FDA Link
10. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
3. Positive-Pressure Respiration (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure)
4. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
5. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation