SMJ articles in the category "ARDS"

Expired CME Article

Clinical Pathological Characteristics and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Resulting from Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

Young adults, especially pregnant woman and patients with pre-existing medical conditions, appear to be at risk for the development of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from influenza A (H1N1) infection, leading to critical hypoxemia. This may require high ventilator settings, the use of nonconventional modes, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation…

Posted in: acute 7 ARDS 3 ECMO 2 H1N1 2 respiratory distress syndrome 2

Review Article

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis, and Cognitive Decline: A Review and Case Study

Abstract:The objective of this investigation is to review existing research pertaining to cognitive impairment and decline following critical illness and describe a case involving a 49-year-old female with sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with no prior neurologic history who, compared to baseline neuropsychological test data, experienced dramatic cognitive…

Posted in: ARDS 3 brain injury 2 critical care 12 sepsis 6

Case Report

Prone Ventilation in a United States Marine with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and an Open Abdominal Injury

Abstract:A United States Marine with an open abdominal injury from a single gunshot wound to the chest and abdomen was placed in the prone position after suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Prone ventilation in traumatic injuries involving an open abdomen has been rarely reported or attempted because of…

Posted in: ARDS 3 critical care 12 trauma 24
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