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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Brian Shaller, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: ARDS; adult respiratory distress syndrome; shock lung; Da Nang lung

## Overview

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Acute respiratory distress syndrome from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Screening

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## Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings |  Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

## Treatment

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Medical Therapy | Mechanical Ventilation Therapy | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies