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Is the Mortality Higher in the Pulmonary vs the Extrapulmonary ARDS?

Authors :
Agarwal, Ritesh
Sri Nivas, Rajagopala
Nath, Alok
Jindal, Surinder K.
Source :
CHEST; Jun2008, Vol. 133 Issue 6, p1463-1473, 11p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article investigates if there are differences in mortality from extrapulmonary and pulmonary adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Research findings show that there is no significant difference in mortality from pulmonary and extrapulmonary ARDS. It is also recommended that future research studies focus on specific etiologies within subgroups.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692
Volume :
133
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
CHEST
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33013911
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.07-2182