Clinician's Approach to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A clinician’s approach to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) focuses on early identification, including the assessment of risk factors, clinical signs, and imaging, followed by immediate supportive management with oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation. Treatment aims to address the underlying cause, minimize ventilator-associated lung injury through strategies like low tidal volume ventilation, and manage complications while closely monitoring for improvements in oxygenation and lung function.