Directory of ARDS Resources

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Sites about Adult/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a common medical emergency involving rapid onset and severe interstitial and alveolar oedema, followed by development of pulmonary fibrosis in a large proportion of survivors. Mortality from this condition is about 50%.

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Resources in This Category

• Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome - eMedicine

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/165139-overview
  Information on the background, diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.

• ARDS Foundation

  http://www.ardsfoundationil.com/
  Charitable organization offering support to families and victims of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Includes both medical and patient support articles.

• ARDS Support Center

  http://ards.org/
  Information and support for patients, survivors, families, friends, medical personnel and others affected by acute respiratory distress. Includes messages, pen pal circles and newsletter.

• MedlinePlus: ARDS

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000103.htm
  Patient-oriented information on the management of this syndrome.

• NHS Choices: Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Respiratory-distress-syndrome/
  Provides information on both the neonatal and the acute conditions in which the lungs are unable to provide enough oxygen for the body. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

• The Merck Manual: Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure

  http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec06/ch065/ch065c.html
  Detailed information for physicians from this online medical textbook.

 

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