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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A review of the evidence

The lecture duration is 38min.

0.75 CPD Points, 0.75 CEUs, 0.75 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Danny McAuley
Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, Queen’s University of Belfast
Lecture Summary

ARDS is a life-threatening illness that results in complex management within Intensive Care. In this talk, we will explore the developments surrounding ARDS and how to best treat our patients suffering from ARDS. Strategies for optimal ventilation and appropriate fluid management are vital in ARDS patients to aid a better outcome. We will also discuss supplementary therapies and the effects of pharmacological treatments.

NB.

This lecture was recorded 31st March 2020, so relevance to COVID-19 may have changed

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced or advanced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Describe and perform optimal ventilation strategies for patients with ARDS
  • Describe and understand fluid management in patients with ARDS
  • Discuss and understand adjunctive therapies for the treatment of ARDS
  • Discuss pharmacological treatments

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