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Ventilator Management for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Children with the most severe form of respiratory failure, pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS), account for approximately 1–4% of PICU admissions. Research in the care of these patients, expert opinion, and data extrapolated from adult studies have led to changes in clinical management over the last 20 years. Despite the paucity of definitive pediatric-specific data to guide clinical management, the overall mortality in PARDS has improved over time from an estimated 40% mortality before 2000 to approximately 18% since 2010. This chapter outlines the pathogenesis of ARDS, definition of PARDS, general management strategies, and clinical controversies in the management of those with PARDS.

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Vesel, T.P., Cheifetz, I.M. (2019). Ventilator Management for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. In: Mastropietro, C., Valentine, K. (eds) Pediatric Critical Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96499-7_1

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