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Professor Zach Murphy will present on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). We will be going into detail on the following main objectives:

1. Introduction to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Gain a fundamental understanding of ARDS, including its definition and clinical significance.
Familiarize yourself with the historical context and evolving nomenclature leading up to the current Berlin Criteria.

2. Pathophysiology of ARDS
Understand the complex pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to ARDS, including inflammation, alveolar damage, and hypoxia.
Discuss the risk factors and common precipitating conditions like sepsis, pneumonia, and trauma.

3. Clinical Presentation and Symptoms
Identify the key clinical manifestations of ARDS, such as rapid onset of severe dyspnea, hypoxia, and respiratory distress.
Understand the significance of early signs like tachypnea and decreased oxygen saturation.

4. Diagnostic Criteria and Tools
Dive into the Berlin Criteria for diagnosing ARDS, covering aspects like timing, severity, and imaging findings.
Learn how to interpret diagnostic tools like arterial blood gas (ABG), chest X-ray, and CT scans in the context of ARDS.

5. Management Strategies for ARDS
Discuss evidence-based management approaches, including lung-protective ventilation, fluid management, and prone positioning.
Explore pharmacologic options such as corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers and when they might be indicated.

6. Monitoring and Prognostic Factors
Understand the metrics and markers used to assess ARDS severity and guide management.
Learn about prognostic indicators such as the APACHE II score, lung injury score, and other multi-organ dysfunction scores.

7. Complications and Long-term Outcomes
Recognize the potential complications of ARDS like barotrauma, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and long-term pulmonary fibrosis.
Discuss the impact of ARDS on long-term morbidity and quality of life.

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Table of Contents:
0:00 Lab
0:07 ARDS Introduction
0:33 Pathophysiology
9:50 Causes of ARDS
12:24 Complications | Pulmonary Hypertension
15:21 Complications | Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
17:15 Complications | Ventilator Induced Lung Injury (VILI)
24:55 Diagnostic Approach
28:35 Managing the Ventilator
33:04 Treatment
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