CASE DISCUSSION

Approach to Severe Respiratory Distress in ED

Presented from India by Dr. Harshil Mehta

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Case Description

In the emergency department, the approach to severe respiratory distress begins with a rapid assessment to determine the underlying cause, including airway obstruction, pulmonary pathology, or cardiovascular issues. Immediate interventions, such as oxygen supplementation, nebulized bronchodilators,...

Case Summary

ARDS, or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, is a clinical syndrome characterized by dyspnea, rapid onset hypoxemia, and diffuse pulmonary infiltrates leading to respiratory failure. It involves inflammation and protein-rich fluid accumulation in the alveolar spaces, decreasing diffusion capacity. ARDS is distinguished from Acute Lung Injury (ALI) by the PaO2/FiO2 (P/F) ratio, with ARDS having a P/F ratio less than 200, while ALI is less than 300.

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Dr. Harshil Mehta

Zonal Head - Emergency Medicine, Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Dr. Harshil Mehta, Zonal Head - Emergency Medicine, Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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