Abstract
Despite its high incidence and devastating outcomes, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has no specific treatment, with effective therapy currently limited to minimizing potentially harmful ventilation and avoiding a positive fluid balance. Many pharmacological therapies have been investigated with limited success to date. In this review article we provide a state-of-the-art update on recent and ongoing trials, as well as reviewing promising future pharmacological therapies in ARDS.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 166 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | BMC Medicine |
Volume | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Aug 2013 |
Keywords
- Acute lung injury
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine