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Case #4 -
A 28 year old with severe trauma

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
6.) What is the management of ARDS?

Management of ARDS:


  • Ventilation with tidal volumes and PEEP to optimize oxygenation and protect lung from further injury

  • Permissive hypercapnia if renal function is normal

  • Placement of pulmonary artery catheter to manage hemodynamic changes from high PEEP



 
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