Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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Abstract
Why do I need to know about acute respiratory distress syndrome? Acute respiratory distress syndrome is the extreme manifestation of acute lung injury. Both these conditions complicate many medical and surgical conditions, not all of which affect the lung directly and are therefore encountered by clinicians working outside the critical care setting with varying frequency. Early recognition is important in determining outcome, as prognosis is usually dependent partly on the nature and prompt management of the precipitating condition.