Predictors of survival in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): an observational study.
Felix BalzerMario MenkJannis ZieglerChristian PilleKlaus-Dieter WerneckeClaudia SpiesMaren SchmidtSteffen Weber-CarstensMaria DejaPublished in: BMC anesthesiology (2016)
The oxygenation index is suggested to be the most suitable parameter to predict mortality in ARDS, preferably assessed on day 3 after admission to a specialized centre. Patients might benefit when transferred to specialized ICU centres as soon as possible for further treatment.
Keyphrases
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- mechanical ventilation
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- end stage renal disease
- palliative care
- ejection fraction
- intensive care unit
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- emergency department
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- patient reported outcomes
- cardiovascular disease
- cardiovascular events