Effects of ambient air pollutants on ARDS incidence and outcome: a narrative review.

Laëtitia GutmanVanessa PaulyLaurent PapazianAntoine Roch

Published in: Annals of intensive care (2023)

There is a likely relationship between air pollutant exposure and ARDS incidence and severity. However, further studies are required to determine which pollutants are the most involved and which patients are the most affected. Due to the prevalence of ARDS, air pollutant exposure may have a significant impact and could be a key public health issue.

Keyphrases

acute respiratory distress syndrome
public health
risk factors
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
end stage renal disease
mechanical ventilation
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
air pollution
heavy metals
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes