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What is the prevalence of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
How many people does Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?
190,000 cases per year
Posted May 22, 2017 by Karin 2002
The hallmark of ARDS is diffuse injury to cells which form the alveolar barrier, surfactant dysfunction, activation of the innate immune response, and abnormal coagulation.[1] In effect, ARDS results in impaired gas exchange within the lungs at the level of the microscopic alveoli
The syndrome is associated with a high mortality rate between 20 and 50%.[2] The mortality rate with ARDS varies widely based on severity, the patient's age, and the presence of other underlying medical conditions.
Although the terminology of "adult respiratory distress syndrome" has at times been used to differentiate ARDS from "infant respiratory distress syndrome" in neonates, international consensus is that "acute respiratory distress syndrome" is the best term because ARDS can affect those of all ages.[3]
The syndrome is associated with a high mortality rate between 20 and 50%.[2] The mortality rate with ARDS varies widely based on severity, the patient's age, and the presence of other underlying medical conditions.
Although the terminology of "adult respiratory distress syndrome" has at times been used to differentiate ARDS from "infant respiratory distress syndrome" in neonates, international consensus is that "acute respiratory distress syndrome" is the best term because ARDS can affect those of all ages.[3]
Posted Jun 7, 2017 by Lyda 2442
About 10% end in ICU
Sepsis, pneumonia and shock are most common risk factors
Sepsis, pneumonia and shock are most common risk factors
Posted Dec 17, 2020 by tbrannock 2500
