The International Epidemiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: How Can We Think Locally and Measure Globally?

The author reflects on the refined definition of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) to improve awareness of the condition. They cite a study that conducted in Brazil in which the researchers have used the American European Consensus Conference (AECC) and ARDS definition. The authors recognize the findings of the study which indicates that the nation has well organized critical care community and made important contribution to raise understanding of lung injury.