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Assessment and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress in the ICU

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Acute respiratory distress is a common reason for ICU admission and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Delayed treatment can be catastrophic, whereas prompt and appropriate intervention can positively impact outcome. In this chapter we discuss the pathophysiology of respiratory distress clinicians may encounter in the ICU and management strategies for acute respiratory distress. Even with optimal management, many patients will experience profound morbidity and require prolonged intensive medical support. Long-term considerations must be consistent with the patient’s goals of care.

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Bhattacharya, B., Davis, K. (2018). Assessment and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress in the ICU. In: Salim, A., Brown, C., Inaba, K., Martin, M. (eds) Surgical Critical Care Therapy . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71712-8_15

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