Svensk definition
Ett syndrom karakteriserat av progressiv livshotande andningssvikt utan en känd lungsjukdom, vanligtvis efter kirurgiska ingrepp eller allvarlig skada.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Andnödssyndrom hos vuxna
Engelsk definition
A syndrome characterized by progressive life-threatening RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY in the absence of known LUNG DISEASES, usually following a systemic insult such as surgery or major TRAUMA.
Svenska synonymer
ARDS — Chocklunga — Respiratoriskt distress-syndrom hos vuxna
Engelska synonymer
Distress Syndrome, Respiratory — Distress Syndromes, Respiratory — Respiratory Distress Syndromes — Syndrome, Respiratory Distress — Shock Lung — Lung, Shock — Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome — ARDS, Human — Human ARDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric — Pediatric Respiratory Distress Syndrome — Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome