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What's new in ARDS: ARDS also exists in resource-constrained settings.

Authors :
Riviello, Elisabeth
Pisani, Luigi
Schultz, Marcus
Riviello, Elisabeth D
Schultz, Marcus J
Source :
Intensive Care Medicine. May2016, Vol. 42 Issue 5, p794-796. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the study that existence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) resource-constrained settings. The author highlights that the diagnostic procedure for ARDS in resource-constrained settings such as for Rwandan hospital's interpretation of ARDS cannot be compared to resource-rich settings due to the differences in methods employed in both settings. Also discussed are factors that affect the diagnosis which include the limited equipments available for use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03424642
Volume :
42
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Intensive Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114512545
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-016-4308-5