Acute Lung Injury

Akut lungskada

Svensk definition

En lungskada karakteriserad av dubbelsidiga lunginfiltrat (lungödem) med högt neutrofilantal och vid avsaknad av klinisk hjärtsvikt.

Engelsk definition

A condition of lung damage that is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates (PULMONARY EDEMA) rich in NEUTROPHILS, and in the absence of clinical HEART FAILURE. This can represent a spectrum of pulmonary lesions, endothelial and epithelial, due to numerous factors (physical, chemical, or biological).

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Acute Lung Injuries Lung Injuries, Acute Lung Injury, Acute