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…