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Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
(Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Summary
Description:
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; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult; ARDSs, Human; Human ARDS Show All >>
Networked: 4945
relevant articles (219 outcomes,
493 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
:
24 outcomes 29 studies in 243 results
:
FDA 1
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Methylprednisolone
:
8 outcomes 5 studies in 38 results
:
FDA 18
Generic
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Oxygen
:
6 outcomes 18 studies in 236 results
: IBA
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Alprostadil (Muse)
:
5 outcomes 5 studies in 28 results
:
FDA 8
Generic
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Antioxidants
:
5 outcomes 3 studies in 19 results
: IBA
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
:
4 outcomes 14 studies in 73 results
: IBA
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gamma-Linolenic Acid
:
4 outcomes 2 studies in 10 results
: IBA
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Biological Markers (Surrogate Marker)
:
3 outcomes 6 studies in 39 results
: IBA
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Cytokines
:
3 outcomes 3 studies in 76 results
: IBA
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid
:
3 outcomes 3 studies in 9 results
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Acute Lung Injury
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Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure)
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Pulmonary Hypertension (Ayerza Syndrome)
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Sepsis (Septicemia)
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Septic Shock (Toxic Shock Syndrome)
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Key Therapies for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Efficacy Chart >>
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Positive-Pressure Respiration (PEEP)
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29 outcomes 67 studies in 406 results
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Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
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21 outcomes 54 studies in 653 results
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Mechanical Ventilators (Ventilator)
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11 outcomes 26 studies in 210 results
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
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8 outcomes 21 studies in 292 results
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Liquid Ventilation
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4 outcomes 8 studies in 36 results
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