Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) | Clinical Medicine

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Premium Member Resources: https://www.ninjanerd.org/lecture/acute-respiratory-distress-syndrome-ards Ninja Nerds! Professor Zach Murphy will present on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). We will be going into detail on the following main objectives: 1. Introduction to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) - Gain a fundamental understanding of ARDS, including its definition and clinical significance. - Familiarize yourself with the historical context and evolving nomenclature leading up to the current Berlin Criteria. 2. Pathophysiology of ARDS - Understand the complex pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to ARDS, including inflammation, alveolar damage, and hypoxia. - Discuss the risk factors and common precipitating conditions like sepsis, pneumonia, and trauma. 3. Clinical Presentation and Symptoms - Identify the key clinical manifestations of ARDS, such as rapid onset of severe dyspnea, hypoxia, and respiratory distress. - Understand the significance of early signs like tachypnea and decreased oxygen saturation. 4. Diagnostic Criteria and Tools - Dive into the Berlin Criteria for diagnosing ARDS, covering aspects like timing, severity, and imaging findings. - Learn how to interpret diagnostic tools like arterial blood gas (ABG), chest X-ray, and CT scans in the context of ARDS. 5. Management Strategies for ARDS - Discuss evidence-based management approaches, including lung-protective ventilation, fluid management, and prone positioning. - Explore pharmacologic options such as corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers and when they might be indicated. 6. Monitoring and Prognostic Factors - Understand the metrics and markers used to assess ARDS severity and guide management. - Learn about prognostic indicators such as the APACHE II score, lung injury score, and other multi-organ dysfunction scores. 7. Complications and Long-term Outcomes - Recognize the potential complications of ARDS like barotrauma, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and long-term pulmonary fibrosis. - Discuss the impact of ARDS on long-term morbidity and quality of life. Don't forget to show your support below, and become a member on our website — https://ninjanerd.org/membership Table of Contents: 0:00 Lab 0:07 ARDS Introduction 0:33 Pathophysiology 9:50 Causes of ARDS 12:24 Complications | Pulmonary Hypertension 15:21 Complications | Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia 17:15 Complications | Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury (VILI) 24:55 Diagnostic Approach 28:35 Managing the Ventilator 33:04 Treatment 37:45 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE! 🌐 Official Links Website: https://www.ninjanerd.org Podcast: https://podcast.ninjanerd.org Store: https://merch.ninjanerd.org 📱 Social Media https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjanerdlectures https://www.instagram.com/ninjanerdlectures https://www.facebook.com/ninjanerdlectures https://x.com/ninjanerdsci/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninja-nerd/ 💬 Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/3srTG4dngW #ninjanerd #respiratory #ards