Pneumology: How is the epidemiology of ARDS?

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How is the epidemiology of ARDS?

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80/100,000, 40-60% mortality, majority of deaths due to MSOF.
Predicitve factors of death: extrapulmo organ dysfunction, sepsis and elderly.
Survivors: restore normal pulmonary function within a year

Pneumology

How is the epidemiology of ARDS?

80/100,000, 40-60% mortality, majority of deaths due to MSOF. Predicitve factors of death: extrapulmo organ dysfunction, sepsis and elderly. Survivors: restore normal pulmonary function within a year

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