Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Children: Recent Perspective - Abstract
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a syndrome of acute onset characterized by hypoxemia and infiltrates on chest radiographs that affects both adults and children of all ages. It is an important cause of respiratory failure in pediatric intensive care units and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The management of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) is still difficult because there is no definite guideline available for treatment of this entity. At present, the cornerstone of treatment of PARDS is sound intensive care management and early optimal anticipatory ventilatory support. This article reviews recent updates in definition & management of PARDS.