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