Nov 19, 2009

Causes of ALI/ ARDS

Causes of Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Symdrome are:

DIRECT Causes:

  • Pneumonia
  • Aspiration
  • Inhalational injuries
  • Blunt pulmonary trauma
  • Near drowning

INDIRECT Causes:

  • Sepsis
  • Severe traumatic shock
  • Large volume blood transfusion (>15 units)
  • Pancreatitis
  • Reperfusion after cardiopulmonary bypass

Although more than 60 conditions have been associated with ARDS, the most frequent cause is sepsis, followed by pneumonia and aspiration.

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