Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the rapid onset of noncardiogenic pulmonary oedema, hypoxaemia and the need for mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients. This Primer describes the risk factors for ARDS, the underlying pulmonary damage and repair in ARDS and the long-term consequences for survivors.
- Michael A. Matthay
- Rachel L. Zemans
- Carolyn S. Calfee
