The document provides information about acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It begins with definitions of ARDS from the Berlin definition in 2012 and older definitions. It then discusses the incidence, etiology, pathophysiology in three phases, clinical presentation, investigations, management including mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes, complications and prognosis of ARDS. The key points are that ARDS is an acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, it has direct and indirect lung injuries as causes, involves an initial exudative alveolar damage phase, and management focuses on treating the underlying cause, maintaining oxygenation through ventilation strategies to prevent further lung injury.
1) Respiratory failure can be caused by oxygenation failure (type I) or ventilatory failure (type II), classified based on blood gas levels of PaO2 and PaCO2.
2) Oxygenation failure is characterized by low PaO2 while ventilatory failure is characterized by high PaCO2. Both can cause acidosis.
3) Causes of respiratory failure include central nervous system issues, neuromuscular diseases, pulmonary diseases like COPD, and drug overdoses. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, or mechanical ventilation.
This document provides an overview of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). It defines ARDS as sudden acute respiratory failure caused by damage to the alveolar capillary membrane, resulting in pulmonary edema. The document outlines the etiology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of ARDS. It describes the exudative, proliferative, and fibrotic stages of ARDS and emphasizes the importance of supportive care including mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes to prevent further lung injury. The mortality rate for ARDS is reported to be 40-60% despite advances in understanding its pathogenesis.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung injury that allows fluid to leak into the lungs.
Causes of ARDS include: Sepsis: Sepsis is the most common cause of ARDS. It can happen when you have a serious infection in your lungs (pneumonia) or other organs with widespread inflammation.
This document provides an overview of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It defines ARDS and describes its three phases: exudative, proliferative, and fibrotic. ARDS is caused by lung injury from medical or surgical disorders and results in hypoxemia. Treatment focuses on treating the underlying cause, mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes to prevent further lung injury, and maintaining a normal fluid balance to reduce pulmonary edema. While various adjunctive therapies have been investigated, supportive care remains the primary treatment approach.
1. The document discusses acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), describing its pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
2. ARDS is characterized by hypoxemia, reduced lung compliance and diffuse pulmonary infiltrates leading to respiratory failure. Common causes include sepsis, pneumonia and trauma.
3. Treatment involves treating the underlying cause, supportive care including mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes, and managing fluid levels and oxygenation. Prognosis depends on severity of illness, with reported mortality ranging from 41-65%.
This document presents the case of a 74-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with acute exacerbation of breathlessness, cough with expectoration, and chest pain. On examination, he had tachypnea, hypoxemia, coarse crepitations on lung auscultation, tachycardia, and elevated blood pressure. Investigations revealed anemia and echocardiography showed left ventricular hypertrophy, systolic dysfunction, and diastolic dysfunction. He was diagnosed with acute left heart failure with pulmonary edema and treated with oxygen, diuretics, antibiotics, vasodilators, and transferred to the ICU.
ARDS is a life-threatening form of respiratory failure characterized by diffuse lung inflammation and damage leading to hypoxemia. It has multiple causes but is commonly due to sepsis, pneumonia, or trauma. The pathology involves damage to the lung epithelium and endothelium, resulting in fluid accumulation in the alveoli. Treatment focuses on lung-protective ventilation with low tidal volumes, moderate levels of PEEP, and consideration of prone positioning. Other strategies include corticosteroids, neuromuscular blockade, and restrictive fluid management. More severe cases may require advanced support such as ECMO.
- ARDS is an acute respiratory condition characterized by diffuse lung inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs, causing hypoxemia. Common causes include sepsis, aspiration, and pneumonia.
- The document discusses the definition, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of ARDS. The primary goals of management are treating the underlying cause, maintaining oxygenation levels through ventilation strategies like low tidal volumes, and preventing further lung injury.
- Low tidal volume ventilation, which aims to limit overexpansion of alveoli, is the best proven strategy to improve survival based on current evidence. Other adjuncts like prone positioning and PEEP may also help optimize oxygenation in some cases.
PATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ARDS-2.pptxdevanshi92
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1) ARDS results from increased lung vascular permeability leading to accumulation of fluid and protein in the lungs. This causes diffuse pulmonary edema and hypoxemia that is resistant to oxygen therapy.
2) Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, using mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes and limiting inspiratory pressures to prevent further lung injury, and maintaining adequate oxygen levels through techniques like PEEP.
3) The ARMA trial showed that a ventilation strategy using low tidal volumes and plateau pressures reduced mortality in ARDS patients, establishing this approach as the standard of care.
Includes predisposing factors, risk factors, clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis, stages of ARDS, disease progression, prognosis, treatment and various supportive therapies related to ARDS in ICU setting
1) Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are defined by acute onset hypoxemia, bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on chest x-ray, and absence of heart failure with no clear single cause.
2) ARDS has an annual incidence of 60-80 per 100,000 people and carries a high mortality rate of 40-50%. Risk factors include sepsis, trauma, pneumonia, and aspiration.
3) Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes, maintaining adequate but not excessive fluid balance, and preventing ventilator-induced lung injury.
Definition
abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung parenchyma.
diminished gas exchange at alveolar level,
potentially causing respiratory failure.
Etiology
cardiogenic
noncardiogenic
This document outlines a presentation on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It begins with objectives and an introduction to the respiratory system. ARDS is then defined and its incidence/prevalence, precipitating causes, risk factors, and pathophysiology are discussed. The clinical presentation, investigations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management of ARDS are described. The presentation concludes with sections on predicting mortality, complications, and references.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by rapid onset of bilateral pulmonary infiltrates and hypoxemia leading to respiratory failure. It is caused by acute diffuse inflammatory lung injury from a direct or indirect pulmonary insult. Diagnosis requires excluding left heart failure and evaluating for underlying causes. Pathologically, it involves diffuse alveolar damage and pulmonary edema. Treatment focuses on supportive care including mechanical ventilation, fluid management, and treatment of underlying conditions. While mortality has decreased in recent decades, ARDS still carries a significant risk of death.
This document provides information on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), including its history, definitions, pathophysiology, management, and related concepts like ventilator-induced lung injury. Some key points:
- ARDS was first described in 1967 and its definition has evolved over time, with the current Berlin Definition from 2012 focusing on onset, severity based on oxygenation, and ruling out cardiogenic causes.
- Pathophysiology involves inflammation, increased permeability, and damage to the alveolar-capillary membrane leading to edema in three phases.
- Management focuses on treating the underlying cause and using a lung protective ventilation strategy with low tidal volumes, along with fluid restriction, permissive hypercap
This document provides information on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), including its history, definitions, pathophysiology, management, and related concepts like ventilator-induced lung injury. Some key points:
- ARDS was first described in 1967 and its definition has evolved, with the most widely used being the Berlin Definition from 2012.
- It is characterized by diffuse pulmonary edema and inflammation due to direct lung injury or indirect causes like sepsis.
- Management focuses on treating the underlying cause, protective lung ventilation with low tidal volumes, permissive hypercapnia, prone positioning, and recruitment maneuvers.
- Adjunctive techniques aim to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury from
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition caused by injury to the lungs. It can develop rapidly and cause inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs. The key points are:
- ARDS was first described in 1967 and definitions have evolved over time to improve diagnosis. The Berlin Definition from 2012 is currently used.
- Common causes include pneumonia, aspiration, trauma, sepsis, and multiple transfusions. The condition progresses through exudative, proliferative, and fibrotic phases as the lungs attempt to heal.
- Management focuses on treating the underlying cause, protective lung ventilation with low tidal volumes, permissive hypercapnia, prone positioning, and fluid restriction
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main risk factor is cigarette smoking. Symptoms include dyspnea, cough, and sputum production. Diagnosis is confirmed by spirometry showing airflow limitation. Management involves smoking cessation, bronchodilators, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and treating exacerbations with corticosteroids and antibiotics.
This document provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute exacerbations of COPD. It discusses the definition and types of COPD, risk factors like cigarette smoking, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic tests, management, and complications. Acute exacerbations are characterized by increased symptoms, worsening lung function, and deteriorating health status, which can lead to respiratory failure if not properly treated. Management of exacerbations focuses on oxygen supplementation, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics, hydration, and monitoring for complications.
This document discusses acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Key points include:
- ARDS occurs in 1-4% of PICU admissions and has a mortality rate varying between 20-75%.
- It is defined by acute onset pulmonary edema, hypoxemia, and absence of heart failure. Severity is classified by PaO2/FiO2 ratio.
- Causes include direct lung injury from pneumonia/aspiration or indirect injury from sepsis/trauma.
- Management focuses on mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes, permissive hypercapnia and optimal PEEP to reduce lung injury while improving oxygenation. Prognosis depends on severity of hypoxemia and underlying cause.
This document provides an overview of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). It discusses the epidemiology, causes, clinical course and features, diagnostic criteria, investigations and management of ARDS. The key points are: ARDS affects approximately 10% of ICU patients annually and has a mortality rate of around 30%; it is caused by direct or indirect lung injury and progresses through exudative, proliferative and fibrotic phases; diagnosis is based on acute onset hypoxemia, bilateral opacities on chest imaging and low oxygen levels; management focuses on treating the underlying cause, lung protective ventilation with low tidal volumes, PEEP and prone positioning if severe. With treatment, most ARDS survivors recover lung function within 6-
1. Respiratory failure occurs when the respiratory system fails in its gas exchange function, resulting in low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
2. It can be acute, coming on suddenly from conditions like pneumonia, or chronic from ongoing diseases like COPD.
3. Treatment depends on the type of failure - oxygen therapy for hypoxemic respiratory failure and ventilation support like non-invasive ventilation for hypercapnic respiratory failure. Physiotherapy focuses on clearing secretions, maintaining strength, and mobilization to facilitate weaning from ventilation.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by hypoxemia, bilateral pulmonary infiltrates, and respiratory failure. The document defines ARDS and discusses its etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment recommendations. Key points include low tidal volume ventilation to minimize lung injury, conservative fluid management, use of PEEP to recruit alveoli while limiting pressures, and treating the underlying cause of ARDS. Outcomes remain poor with high mortality rates, though some patients fully recover lung function over time.
BIOMECHANICS OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE SHOULDER COMPLEX.pptxdrnidhimnd
油
The shoulder complex acts as in coordinated fashion to provide the smoothest and greatest range of motion possible of the upper limb.
Combined motion of GH and ST joint of shoulder complex helps in:
Distribution of motion between other two joints.
Maintenance of glenoid fossa in optimal position.
Maintenance of good length tension
Although some amount of glenohumeral motion may occur while the other shoulder articulations remain stabilized, movement of the humerus more commonly involves some movement at all three shoulder joints.
Dr. Anik Roy Chowdhury
MBBS, BCS(Health), DA, MD (Resident)
Department of Anesthesiology, ICU & Pain Medicine
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (ShSMCH)
ARDS is a life-threatening form of respiratory failure characterized by diffuse lung inflammation and damage leading to hypoxemia. It has multiple causes but is commonly due to sepsis, pneumonia, or trauma. The pathology involves damage to the lung epithelium and endothelium, resulting in fluid accumulation in the alveoli. Treatment focuses on lung-protective ventilation with low tidal volumes, moderate levels of PEEP, and consideration of prone positioning. Other strategies include corticosteroids, neuromuscular blockade, and restrictive fluid management. More severe cases may require advanced support such as ECMO.
- ARDS is an acute respiratory condition characterized by diffuse lung inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs, causing hypoxemia. Common causes include sepsis, aspiration, and pneumonia.
- The document discusses the definition, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of ARDS. The primary goals of management are treating the underlying cause, maintaining oxygenation levels through ventilation strategies like low tidal volumes, and preventing further lung injury.
- Low tidal volume ventilation, which aims to limit overexpansion of alveoli, is the best proven strategy to improve survival based on current evidence. Other adjuncts like prone positioning and PEEP may also help optimize oxygenation in some cases.
PATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ARDS-2.pptxdevanshi92
油
1) ARDS results from increased lung vascular permeability leading to accumulation of fluid and protein in the lungs. This causes diffuse pulmonary edema and hypoxemia that is resistant to oxygen therapy.
2) Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, using mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes and limiting inspiratory pressures to prevent further lung injury, and maintaining adequate oxygen levels through techniques like PEEP.
3) The ARMA trial showed that a ventilation strategy using low tidal volumes and plateau pressures reduced mortality in ARDS patients, establishing this approach as the standard of care.
Includes predisposing factors, risk factors, clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis, stages of ARDS, disease progression, prognosis, treatment and various supportive therapies related to ARDS in ICU setting
1) Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are defined by acute onset hypoxemia, bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on chest x-ray, and absence of heart failure with no clear single cause.
2) ARDS has an annual incidence of 60-80 per 100,000 people and carries a high mortality rate of 40-50%. Risk factors include sepsis, trauma, pneumonia, and aspiration.
3) Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes, maintaining adequate but not excessive fluid balance, and preventing ventilator-induced lung injury.
Definition
abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung parenchyma.
diminished gas exchange at alveolar level,
potentially causing respiratory failure.
Etiology
cardiogenic
noncardiogenic
This document outlines a presentation on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It begins with objectives and an introduction to the respiratory system. ARDS is then defined and its incidence/prevalence, precipitating causes, risk factors, and pathophysiology are discussed. The clinical presentation, investigations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management of ARDS are described. The presentation concludes with sections on predicting mortality, complications, and references.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by rapid onset of bilateral pulmonary infiltrates and hypoxemia leading to respiratory failure. It is caused by acute diffuse inflammatory lung injury from a direct or indirect pulmonary insult. Diagnosis requires excluding left heart failure and evaluating for underlying causes. Pathologically, it involves diffuse alveolar damage and pulmonary edema. Treatment focuses on supportive care including mechanical ventilation, fluid management, and treatment of underlying conditions. While mortality has decreased in recent decades, ARDS still carries a significant risk of death.
This document provides information on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), including its history, definitions, pathophysiology, management, and related concepts like ventilator-induced lung injury. Some key points:
- ARDS was first described in 1967 and its definition has evolved over time, with the current Berlin Definition from 2012 focusing on onset, severity based on oxygenation, and ruling out cardiogenic causes.
- Pathophysiology involves inflammation, increased permeability, and damage to the alveolar-capillary membrane leading to edema in three phases.
- Management focuses on treating the underlying cause and using a lung protective ventilation strategy with low tidal volumes, along with fluid restriction, permissive hypercap
This document provides information on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), including its history, definitions, pathophysiology, management, and related concepts like ventilator-induced lung injury. Some key points:
- ARDS was first described in 1967 and its definition has evolved, with the most widely used being the Berlin Definition from 2012.
- It is characterized by diffuse pulmonary edema and inflammation due to direct lung injury or indirect causes like sepsis.
- Management focuses on treating the underlying cause, protective lung ventilation with low tidal volumes, permissive hypercapnia, prone positioning, and recruitment maneuvers.
- Adjunctive techniques aim to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury from
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition caused by injury to the lungs. It can develop rapidly and cause inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs. The key points are:
- ARDS was first described in 1967 and definitions have evolved over time to improve diagnosis. The Berlin Definition from 2012 is currently used.
- Common causes include pneumonia, aspiration, trauma, sepsis, and multiple transfusions. The condition progresses through exudative, proliferative, and fibrotic phases as the lungs attempt to heal.
- Management focuses on treating the underlying cause, protective lung ventilation with low tidal volumes, permissive hypercapnia, prone positioning, and fluid restriction
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main risk factor is cigarette smoking. Symptoms include dyspnea, cough, and sputum production. Diagnosis is confirmed by spirometry showing airflow limitation. Management involves smoking cessation, bronchodilators, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and treating exacerbations with corticosteroids and antibiotics.
This document provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute exacerbations of COPD. It discusses the definition and types of COPD, risk factors like cigarette smoking, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic tests, management, and complications. Acute exacerbations are characterized by increased symptoms, worsening lung function, and deteriorating health status, which can lead to respiratory failure if not properly treated. Management of exacerbations focuses on oxygen supplementation, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics, hydration, and monitoring for complications.
This document discusses acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Key points include:
- ARDS occurs in 1-4% of PICU admissions and has a mortality rate varying between 20-75%.
- It is defined by acute onset pulmonary edema, hypoxemia, and absence of heart failure. Severity is classified by PaO2/FiO2 ratio.
- Causes include direct lung injury from pneumonia/aspiration or indirect injury from sepsis/trauma.
- Management focuses on mechanical ventilation with low tidal volumes, permissive hypercapnia and optimal PEEP to reduce lung injury while improving oxygenation. Prognosis depends on severity of hypoxemia and underlying cause.
This document provides an overview of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). It discusses the epidemiology, causes, clinical course and features, diagnostic criteria, investigations and management of ARDS. The key points are: ARDS affects approximately 10% of ICU patients annually and has a mortality rate of around 30%; it is caused by direct or indirect lung injury and progresses through exudative, proliferative and fibrotic phases; diagnosis is based on acute onset hypoxemia, bilateral opacities on chest imaging and low oxygen levels; management focuses on treating the underlying cause, lung protective ventilation with low tidal volumes, PEEP and prone positioning if severe. With treatment, most ARDS survivors recover lung function within 6-
1. Respiratory failure occurs when the respiratory system fails in its gas exchange function, resulting in low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
2. It can be acute, coming on suddenly from conditions like pneumonia, or chronic from ongoing diseases like COPD.
3. Treatment depends on the type of failure - oxygen therapy for hypoxemic respiratory failure and ventilation support like non-invasive ventilation for hypercapnic respiratory failure. Physiotherapy focuses on clearing secretions, maintaining strength, and mobilization to facilitate weaning from ventilation.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by hypoxemia, bilateral pulmonary infiltrates, and respiratory failure. The document defines ARDS and discusses its etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment recommendations. Key points include low tidal volume ventilation to minimize lung injury, conservative fluid management, use of PEEP to recruit alveoli while limiting pressures, and treating the underlying cause of ARDS. Outcomes remain poor with high mortality rates, though some patients fully recover lung function over time.
BIOMECHANICS OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE SHOULDER COMPLEX.pptxdrnidhimnd
油
The shoulder complex acts as in coordinated fashion to provide the smoothest and greatest range of motion possible of the upper limb.
Combined motion of GH and ST joint of shoulder complex helps in:
Distribution of motion between other two joints.
Maintenance of glenoid fossa in optimal position.
Maintenance of good length tension
Although some amount of glenohumeral motion may occur while the other shoulder articulations remain stabilized, movement of the humerus more commonly involves some movement at all three shoulder joints.
Dr. Anik Roy Chowdhury
MBBS, BCS(Health), DA, MD (Resident)
Department of Anesthesiology, ICU & Pain Medicine
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (ShSMCH)
Dr. Vincenzo Giordano began his medical career 2011 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Here, he performed complex adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures, significantly enhancing his proficiency in patient critical care, as evidenced by his FCCS certification.
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ECZEMA 3rd year notes with images .pptxAyesha Fatima
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If its not Itch Its not Eczema
Eczema is a group of medical conditions which causes inflammation and irritation to skin.
It is also called as Dermatitis
Eczema is an itchy consisting of ill defined erythremotous patches. The skin surface is usually scaly and As time progress, constant scratching leads to thickened lichenified skin.
Several classifications of eczemas are available based on Etiology, Pattern and chronicity.
According to aetiology Eczema are classified as:
Endogenous eczema: Where constitutional factors predispose the patient to developing an eczema.
Family history (maternal h/o eczema) is often present
Strong genetic predisposition (Filaggrin gene mutations are often present).
Filaggrin is responsible for maintaining moisture in skin (hence all AD patients have dry skin.
Immunilogical factor-Th-2 disease, Type I hypersensitivity (hence serum IgE high)
e.g., Seborrheic dermatitis, Statis dermatitis, Nummular dermatitis, Dyshidrotic Eczema
Exogenous eczema: Where external stimuli trigger development of eczema,
e.g., Irritant dermatitis, Allergic Dermatitis, Neurodermatitis,
Combined eczema: When a combination of constitutional factors and extrinsic triggers are responsible for the development of eczema
e.g., Atopic dermatitis
Extremes of Temperature
Irritants : Soaps, Detergents, Shower gels, Bubble baths and water
Stress
Infection either bacterial or viral,
Bacterial infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species.
Viral infections such as Herpes Simplex, Molluscum Contagiosum
Contact allergens
Inhaled allergens
Airborne allergens
Allergens include
Metals eg. Nickle, Cobalt
Neomycin, Topical ointment
Fragrance ingredients such as Balsam of Peru
Rubber compounds
Hair dyes for example p-Phenylediamine
Plants eg. Poison ivy .
Atopic Dermatitis : AD is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease characterized by itchy inflamed skin.
Allergic Dermatitis: A red itchy weepy reaction where the skin has come in contact with a substance That immune system recognizes as foreign substances.
Ex: Poison envy, Preservatives from creams and lotions.
Contact Irritant Dermatitis: A Localized reaction that include redness, itching and burning where the skin has come In contact with an allergen or with irritant such as acid, cleaning agent or chemical.
Dyshidrotic Eczema: Irritation of skin on the palms and soles by
clear deep blisters that itch and burn.
Clinical Features; Acute Eczema:- Acute eczema is characterized by an erythematous and edematous plaque, which is ill-defined and is surmounted by papules, vesicles, pustules and exudate that dries to form crusts. A subsiding eczematous plaque may be covered with scales.
Chronic Eczema:- Chronic eczema is characterized by lichenification, which is a triad of hyperpigmentation, thickening markings. The lesions are less exudative and more scaly. Flexural lesions may develop fissures.
Pruritus
Characteristic Rash
Chronic or repeatedly occurring symptoms.
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The course covers the steps undertaken from tissue collection, reception, fixation,
sectioning, tissue processing and staining. It covers all the general and special
techniques in histo/cytology laboratory. This course will provide the student with the
basic knowledge of the theory and practical aspect in the diagnosis of tumour cells
and non-malignant conditions in body tissues and for cytology focusing on
gynaecological and non-gynaecological samples.
2. The Berlin Definition Of ARDS
A clinical syndrome of acute onset dyspnea , severe
hypoxemia, diffuse pulmonary infiltrates and decreased
respiratory system compliance leading to respiratory failure
in absence of evidence of congestive heart failure
3. First described in 1967 by Ashbaugh and Petty in The Lancet
Incidence (per 1,00,000 person years)-
Total- 86.2
Moderate and severe- 64
Dramatically increases between age 75 to 84 yrs - 306
4. OLDER DEFINITION
According to American European Consensus Conference acute onset of illness ,
bilateral chest radiographic infiltrates consistent with pulmonary Oedema , poor
systemic oxygenation and absence of evidence for left atrial hypertension
PaO2/FiO2 if is < 300- Acute Lung Injury, if < 200 then ARDS
Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema must be excluded by clinical criteria/ PCWP
lower than 18 mm Hg
Limitations- subjective variability of CXR interpretation, variable PaO2/FiO2 with
PEEP
5. THE BERLIN DEFINITION OF ARDS 2012
Clinical variables Parameters
Onset Within 1 week of inciting event
Chest radiograph
(CXR/ CT chest)
B/L opacities, not explained by effusion, atelectasis or nodules
Non-cardiac aetiology Respiratory failure not fully explained by cardiac failure or fluid
overload
Hypoxemia (PaO2/FiO2) </= 300 mmHg at PEEP >/= 5 cm H2O
7. Etiology
Direct causes Indirect causes
Pneumonia(40 to 50)%
Aspiration of gastric contents
Pulmonary contusion
Fat , amniotic fluid or air embolism
Near drowning
Inhalational injury
Reperfusion injury
High altitude pulmonary oedema
Neurogenic pulmonary oedema
Re-expansion pulmonary oedema
Sepsis- most common cause
Multiple Trauma
Burns
Acute pancreatitis
Post cardiopulmonary bypass
Toxic ingestions- aspirin, TCAs
Transfusion of blood products
8. Factors Influencing The Risk and Mortality
Advanced age
Chronic liver disease
Hypoproteinaemia
Increased severity and extent of illness as measured by APACHE score
Hyper transfusion of blood products
Chronic alcohol abuse
Cigarette smoking
Long hospital stay prior to the development of ARDS
9. The natural history of ARDS is marked by three phases
1.Exudative (First 7 days)
2.Proliferative (After 7-21 days)
3.Fibrotic (After 3-4 weeks)
Pathophysiology
11. Alveolar capillary
membrane(ACM)
integrity is lost,
interstitial and
alveolus fills with
proteinaceous fluid,
surfactant can no
longer support
alveolus
Ware et al. NEJM 2000; 342:1334
12. Direct or indirect
injury to the
alveolus causes
alveolar
macrophages to
release pro-
inflammatory
cytokines
Ware et al. NEJM 2000; 342:1334
13. Cytokines attract
neutrophils into
the alveolus and
interstitum, where
they damage the
alveolar-capillary
membrane (ACM).
Ware et al. NEJM 2000; 342:1334
14. Most patient recover in this stage
Signs of resolution and lung repair
* Neutrophil to lymphocytes predominant infiltrates
* Type II pneumocytes proliferation and differentiation into type I pneumatocytes
* New pulmonary surfactant
Proliferative phase
15. Require long term airway support(mechanical/supplemental O2)
Histologically-alveolar duct and interstitial fibrosis
Pulmonary hypertension from intimal fibroproliferation
Pulmonary fibrosis= increased mortality
Fibrotic phase
16. Stages of ARDS
EXUDATIVE PROLIFERATIVE FIBROTIC
0-6 days
Accumulation of excess fluid in
the lung
Hypoxemia is maximum at this
stage
Some individuals recover from
this stage
3 stages of oedema-
Stage 1- drained by lymphatic
Stage2- interstitial
Stage 3- alveolar
7-21 days
Connective tissue, fibroblasts
proliferation
Termed as stiff lung/ shock lung
Abnormally enlarged air spaces
and fibrotic tissue are
increasingly apparent
> 21 days
Oxygenation improves and
extubation becomes possible
Lung function continue to
improve over as long as 6-12
months
Varying levels of residual
fibrotic changes remain
17. Resolution of ARDS
Removal of alveolar oedema fluid (10-20% per hour) via 5 routes- lymphatics, blood
vessels, airways, pleural space and mediastinum
Mechanism- activated NaCl transporter
Protein removal- (1-2% per hour)- mostly as intact- f/b phagocytosis
Removal of interstitial fluid- in blood vessels or mediastinum
25-30% of oedema fluid- leaves into pleural space- pleural effusion
20. Clinical Presentation
Acute dyspnoea within 7 days of an inciting event
Hypoxemia resistant to oxygen therapy (d/t large R->L shunt)- Need for high fraction of
inspired O2(*FiO2) to maintain O2 saturation
Tachypnoea (earliest sign), tachycardia, cyanosis
Restlessness, confusion, disorientation
Hypertension or low BP when in shock
Bilateral fine crepitation on chest auscultation
Other manifestations of the underlying cause
22. Differential Diagnosis
Most common Less frequent
Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
Diffuse pneumonia
Alveolar haemorrhage
Acute interstitial lung disease
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Radiation pneumonitis
B/L lower lobe atelectasis
Severe U/L lower lobe atelectasis
Massive pulmonary embolism
23. Chest Radiograph in ARDS
Diffuse bilateral lung infiltrates extending to the lung margins
Early in the course infiltrates may have patchy peripheral distribution
CT scan of chest- more informative
Drawbacks- oedema may not be visible until lung water increases upto
30% and upto 12 hours after onset of dyspnoea
29. Arterial Blood Gas
Hypoxemia- PaO2/FiO2 <300 mm Hg
Initially respiratory alkalosis
However if ARDS is due to sepsis- metabolic acidosis with or without
respiratory compensation
As the condition progresses the work of breathing increases and pCO2
begins to rise- respiratory acidosis
30. Broncho alveolar lavage
Most reliable to confirm or exclude ARDS
Neutrophils- in normal individuals <5% whereas in ARDS upto 80%
Total protein- lavage fluid rich in protein is evidence of inflammation
When protein in lavage fluid expressed as a fraction of serum protein
concentration-
If <0.5 indicates hydrostatic oedema
If >0.7 indicates lung inflammation
31. Other Investigations
CBC- leukopenia/ leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia (in DIC)
RFT and LFT- deranged in acute tubular necrosis and hepatocellular injury respectively
Cytokines- IL-1, IL-6, IL-8 levels are elevated
Pro calcitonin- marker of sepsis
Von Willebrand Factor & plasma angiopoietin 2 : markers of impending ARDS with non
pulmonary sepsis- poor outcome
Plasma BNP- to exclude cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
<100 pg/ml- unlikely heart failure
>500 pg/ml- heart failure is likely
Echocardiography - to exclude cardiogenic pulmonary edema
32. Complications
COMMON OTHERS
Nosocomial pneumonia
Barotrauma
SIRS and MODS
1. Renal- 40-55%
2. Liver- reversible , enzyme changes in 95%,
fulminant hepatitis in 10%
3. Myocardial depression by TNF- 10-23%
4. DIC- 26%
5. GIT- 7-30% as haemorrhage, ileus,
malabsorbtion
Oxygen toxicity
Stress ulcers
Tracheal ulcerations
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Pressure sores
33. Management of ARDS
Goals :
To diagnose and treat the precipitating cause
To maintain oxygenation
To prevent ventilator induced lung injury (VILI)
Hemodynamic management
To keep pH in normal range without compromising goal to prevent VILI
Prevention of other complications
35. Mechanical Ventilation
No role of NIPPV (Only one comparative study by Ferrer et.al)
To enhance patient ventilator synchrony and patient comfort by sedation,
amnesia, opioid analgesia, antipyretics and pharmacological paralysis- also
decreases oxygen consumption
To apply PEEP to maximize alveolar recruitment & minimize cyclic
atelectasis
Wean from mechanical ventilation when patient can breathe without
assisted ventilation to the earliest
36. 1. Maintaining adequate oxygenation-
Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) is employed
When utilized in sufficient amount PEEP allows lowering of FiO2 from high, potentially toxic
concentrations
Lung protective mechanical ventilation-
Mechanical ventilation using limited tidal volume
The goal is to avoid injury to the alveoli
1. By overexpansion during inspiration (volu-trauma)
2. Due to repetitive opening and closing during inspiration and expiration (atelecta-trauma)
37. Low Tidal Volume Ventilation
Calculate ideal body weight (IBW) in pounds
1. Males- 106 + [ 6 x (height in inches 60 inches)]
2. Females- 105 + [ 5 x (height in inches 60 inches)]
Convert into kg by multiplying with 0.453
Set initial tidal volume to 6 ml/kg IBW
Set respiratory rate to < 35 per minute to match baseline minute ventilation
38. Ventillator Mode - Volume Assist / control
Tidal Volume (VT) 6ml/kg of IBW
Measure pleatue pressure (Pplat 0.5 sec inspiratory pause ) every 4hrs and after
each change in PEEP and VT
Goal is to maintain plateau pressure(Pplat) </= 30 cm of H2O
If Pplat rises above 30cm of H2O decrease tidal volume to 5 or to 4ml/kg IBW
If Pplat is below 25cm of H2O increase tidal volume by 1ml /kg IBW to keep
Pplat >25cm of H2O
39. Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) is employed
I:E ratio -1: to 1:3
Maintain PaO2 : ( 50 to 60) mm of Hg
SpO2 : ( 88 to 95) %
FiO2 30
to
40 %
40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100
%
PEEP 5to8 8 to
14
8 to
16
10
to
20
10
to
20
14
to
22
16
to
22
18
to
25
40. Acidosis management
If pH < 7.3 increase RR until pH >7.3 or RR 35
If pH remains < 7.3 with RR 35 consider bicarbonate infusion
If pH < 7.15, VT may be increased( (Pplat may exceed 30cm of water)
41. Alkalosis management
If pH >7.4 and paient not triggering ventillator decrease set RR but not
below 6/min
42. Weaning from Mechanical Ventillation
Daily interruption of sedation
Daily screen for spontenous breathing trial
Give spontenous breathing trial when all of the following criteria are present
1. FiO2<40% PEEP <8cm of H2O
2. Not receiving neuro mascular blocking agent
3.Patient is awake and following commands
4.Systolic arterial pressure >90mm of Hg without vasopressors
5.Tracheal secretions are minimal and patient have a good cough and gag reflex
43. Spontaneous Breathing Trial
1. Place patient on 5mm Hg pressure support with 5mm of Hg PEEP
2. Monitor HR , RR, SPO2 for 20 to 30 min
3. Extubate if there is no signs of distress ( tachycardia , tachypnea , agitation ,
diaphoresis )
46. Open Lung Ventilation
Combines LTVV with enough applied PEEP
LTTV- mitigates alveolar over distention and PEEP- minimizes cyclic
atelectasis
PEEP is set at least 2 cm above the lower inflection point of the pressure
volume curve
If the point is uncertain- PEEP of 16 cm of H2O is to be applied
Drawback -it has the potential to cause barotrauma and decrease cardiac
output
47. Adjuncts to lung protective ventilation
1. Permissive hypercapnia
LTVV causes reduction of CO2 elimination- allowing this to persist in favour of
maintaining lung protective LTVV is known as permissive hypercapnia
Can be minimized by highest respiratory rate that does not induce auto PEEP
Also by changing from a heat & moisture exchanger to a heated humidifier
Can cause hyperventilation (brainstem stimulation)- neuromuscular blockade
Data shows arterial pCO2 levels of 60-70 mmHg is safe
48. 2. Recruitment manoeuvres- intermittent increase of PEEP, by maintaining
CPAP of 35 to 40cm of H2O for 30 seconds
3. Prone positioning-
About 66% of the patients improve oxygenation with this
Mechanisms - 1. Increase in functional residual capacity
2. Change in regional diaphragmatic motion
3. Perfusion redistribution
4. Improve clearance of secretions
49. Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Modified heart lung machine- gas exchange and circulatory support
Veno-venous(VV) ECMO- for gas exchange
Veno-arterial(VA) ECMO- for both gas exchange and circulatory support
ARDS with pneumonia is the commonest situation needing ECMO
50. Newer therapeutic strategies
1. Intra venous mesenchymal stromal (stem) cells(START Trial) being
tested in phase 2 clinical trial have pleotropic protective and reparative
effect in the lungs
2. Use of pulmonary vasodialators - inhaled nitric oxide and prostacyclin
3. Glucocorticoids ( methylprednisolone ) hastens resolution of late
fibroproliferative ARDS not recommended for routine use
51. Fluid management
Golden rule- hydrostatic pressure to be kept as low as possible provided that
oxygen delivery to the tissues is not compromised
Tailored systemic fluid restriction to achieve lowest intravascular volume that
maintain adequate tissue perfusion
The lung infiltration in ARDS is an inflammatory process- diuretics dont reduce
this , but helps in lowering intra vascular volume
To maintain CVP < 4 2 ,MAP> 65 mmHg and Urine output > 0.5
ml/kg/hour
52. Nutrition
High fat and low carbohydrate diet reduces the duration of
mechanical ventilation by reduction in carbon dioxide production and
reduction in respiratory quotient
53. Other agents
Agent Mechanism of action Recommendation
Glucocorticoids Anti-inflammatory NO
Neuromuscular blockers Promotes ventricular synchrony,
decrease oxygen consumption
YES
Statins Antagonising inflammatory
cytokines
Under experimentation
Beta-agonists Fluid removal by activated
sodium pump via cAMP
NO
Macrolide antibiotics Unknown Under experimentation
54. Mortality and Functional Recovery
Mortality-
ARDS Network published in 2012 , 60 day mortality was 23%
1 year mortality is 41%
32% for mild ARDS , 58 to 60 % for moderate to severe ARDS
Early death - due to the underlying cause of ARDS most commonly
Death in later course- nosocomial pneumonia and sepsis causing MODS
55. Mortality and Functional Recovery
Functional recovery-
Maximum lung function- by 6 months
One year after extubation over 33% survivors have normal spirometry
and diffusion capacity
Most of the remaining survivors have only mild abnormalities- others
low exercise capacity
Significant rate of post traumatic stress disorder in the form of
depression and anexity
56. Conclusion
ARDS is a multisystem syndrome
Characterised by accumulation of fluid in the lungs with resulting hypoxemia and
some degree of fibrotic changes
The most frequent causes - sepsis, pneumonia, aspiration and severe trauma
Treatment- supportive, ventilation and oxygenation strategies
Despite many theoretical therapies the best proven strategy to improve survival is
LOW TIDAL VOLUME VENTILATION
Despite all advances mortality is still very high ranging from 26-58%
57. References
Fishmans Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders 5th Edition
Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine 20th edition
The ICU book,3rd edition- Paul L. Marino
JAMA, June 20th, 2012- vol 307, no 23: Berlin definition
Finks Textbook of Critical care 7th edition
59. Pathophysiology
Normally small amount of fluid leaking into the interstitium is drained by lymphatic
system
In ARDS- diffuse alveolar injury (T1 pneumocytes)-> release of cytokines-> recruitment
and activation of neutrophils
Neutrophils release toxic mediators (ROS, proteases)-> capillary endothelium and
alveolar epithelium damage-> protein loss into interstitium
Loss of oncotic gradient-> fluid pours into interstitium overwhelming the lymphatic
system
Epithelial breakage- alveoli get filled with oedema fluid and debris
60. In addition surfactants are lost resulting in alveolar collapse
These result in impaired gas exchange, decreased compliance and increased pulmonary
arterial pressure
Physiological shunt- continued perfusion of non ventilated alveoli (V/Q=0)
Microscopically-
1. Widespread alveolar and interstitial oedema, inflammation & haemorrhage
2. Hyaline membrane composed of plasma proteins, fibrin & necrotic debris- the
footprint of a pathologic finding- diffuse alveolar damage (DAD)
MODS- due to increased concentration of biologically active soluble Fas ligand (sFasL 45
kD)- apoptosis
65. Effective anti sepsis interventions
Antibodies against macrophage migration inhibitory factor
Antibodies against high mobility group B1 protein
Stem cell therapy- Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Acute Respiratory Distress
Syndrome (START trial)
Editor's Notes
#3: Synonyms- sponge lung/ shock lung/ non cardiogenic pulmonary oedema/ capillary leak syndrome/ adult hyaline membrane disease/ wet lung/ da nang lung
#4: Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Profound hypoxemia difference between ali and ards.
#23: Alveolar haemorrhage (especially in post bone marrow transplantation)
pneumonia (often with autoimmune diseases/post bone marrow transplantation ) Severe U/L lower lobe atelectasis (especially when on vasodilators- blunting hypoxic vasoconstriction)