Improved outcomes by lung protective strategy in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Improved outcomes by lung protective strategy in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
19 PagesAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a critical condition with a high mortality rate and is an important complication of COVID-19. The mortality rate among elderly and septic patients can reach as high as 80%. Patients' survival can be improved through adequate ARDS management, including early diagnosis, a lung-protective ventilation strategy (using a low tidal volume of approximately 6-8 ml/kg of predicted body weight [PBW] and maintaining a low plateau pressure of <30cm H2O), and prone positioning for appropriate patients with severe disease. However, the recognition of ARDS and the implementation of effective therapies are limited among clinicians
