The pulmonary physician in critical care * 6: The pathogenesis of ALI/ARDS.
review · Level V
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Abstract
An understanding of the pathogenesis of ARDS is essential for choosing management strategies and developing new treatments. The key mediators involved in the inflammatory and fibroproliferative responses are reviewed and the mechanisms which regulate these responses are highlighted.
Medical subject headings
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome