LUNGS IN ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome)

Updated 7/25

ARDS ( Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) is
identified as a condition in which the lung tissue
becomes stiff and oxygenation is difficult.

The air sacs ( alveoli) fill with fluid and white
 patches are seen on X-Ray.

Mechanical ventilation becomes necessary to
assist the workload of breathing. Breath sounds
are decreased, as ventilation of lung tissue
becomes difficult.

Learn more about:

Mechanical ventilation

ARDS

ARDS usually accompanies some other illness.
Trauma, pancreatitis, pneumonia, and massive
blood transfusion account for reasons ARDS
may occur.

 Most people who anticipate taking a long plane
 flight, may hardly stop to think about dehydration
 and its consequences. 

Learn more about : DVT and Diagnostic tests