The Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Author

Alyscia DeFrancisco, Otterbein UniversityFollow

Academic Term

Summer 2020

Document Type

Project

Course Number

NURS 6810

Course Name

Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Professor’s Name

Dr. Chovan

Keywords

ARDS, respiratory, distress, pathophysiology, nursing, implications

Subject Categories

Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing

Abstract

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is fatal when not recognized early, nursing care can have a positive impact on patient outcomes. ARDS is a disease of the lung caused by an acute lung injury. ARDS accounts for 10-15% of ICU admission and is underrecognized. Key nursing consideration are essential to help identify and treat ARDS.

Recommended Citation

DeFrancisco, Alyscia, "The Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)" (2020). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 421.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/421