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Case #4 -
A 28 year old with severe trauma

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) In this clinical situation, what possible complications may occur?  Answer 
2.) If the next morning he is requiring increased FIO2 and is hypoxemic, what is the differential diagnosis?  Answer 
3.) What is the typical X-ray picture of adult respiratory distress syndrome?  Answer 
4.) What are diagnostic criteria for ARDS (blood gas findings and ventilator settings)?  Answer 
5.) What is the basic pathophysiology in ARDS?  Answer 
6.) What is the management of ARDS?  Answer 
7.) What are possible complications of ARDS?  Answer 
 
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