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ARDS: definition

• Defined by consensus as:
  • diffuse radiographic infiltrates
  • PaO2:FiO2 ratio less than 200mmHg
  • wedge < 18mmHg (or no clinical evidence of congestive heart failure)

Bernard GR, Artigas A, Brigham KL et al. And the consensus Committee (1994). Report of the American-European Consensus Conference on acute respiratory distress syndrome: Definitions, mechanisms, relevant outcomes, and clinical trial coordination. J Crit Care 9:72-81.

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