Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
| Medical Definition: |
A syndrome of life-threatening progressive pulmonary insufficiency in the absence of known pulmonary disease, usually following a systemic insult such as SURGERY or major TRAUMA. |
| Guide Notes: |
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEWBORN is also available; do not confuse with SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME |
| Also Called: |
Acute Lung Injury,Atelectasis, Congestive |
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult Medical Definitions and Terms
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