Management of Adult Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Publication Date: November 28, 2023
Last Updated: December 19, 2023
Treatment
New Recommendations in This Guideline
We suggest using corticosteroids for patients with ARDS. (Moderate, Conditional Recommendation)
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We suggest using venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in selected patients with severe ARDS. (Low, Conditional Recommendation)
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We suggest using neuromuscular blockers in patients with early severe ARDS. (Low, Conditional Recommendation)
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With regard to positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP):
We suggest using higher PEEP without lung recruitment maneuvers as compared to lower PEEP in patients with moderate-severe ARDS. (Low, Conditional Recommendation)
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We recommend against using prolonged lung recruitment maneuvers in patients with moderate-severe ARDS. (Moderate, Strong Recommendation)
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Title
Management of Adult Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Authoring Organization
American Thoracic Society