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Acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies for ARDS include aggressive treatment of the underlying cause and the early application of noninvasive methods of oxygenation to slow or prevent the worsening of ARDS. This will potentially reduce the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Secondary prevention strategies for ARDS include aggressive treatment of the underlying cause and the early application of noninvasive methods of oxygenation to slow or prevent the worsening of ARDS. This will potentially reduce the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Brian Shaller, M.D. [2]