Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Coutii Healthy - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS or simply is a condition that occurs when fluid accumulates in the alveoli, the tiny air sacs, namely and elastic on the lungs. Fluid usually oozing from small blood vessels.

A collection of these fluids can make lungs not quite filled the air and oxygen supply to the blood flow becomes reduced. This resulted in the organs, such as kidneys and brain, can not work normally or even stop functioning due to not getting enough oxygen.

ARDS is typically experienced by people who are already suffering from critical illness or injury is quite severe. ARDS caused most of the deaths, though there is also a sufferer can be recovered. The magnitude of the risk of death depends on the age of sufferers and the severity of ARDS.

Symptoms Of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

The symptoms experienced by sufferers of ARDS can vary, depending on the cause and the level of keparahannya. Some of the symptoms that may be felt by sufferers of ARDS is:

1. My breath became very short.
2. Shortness of breath and frequency of breath becomes rapid.
3. Blood pressure down.
4. Decreased consciousness and feeling very tired.
5. A lot of sweating.
6. Dizzy.
7. Bluish colored fingernails or lips.
8. Dry cough.
9. Fever.
10. Pulse fast.

Causes Of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

The cause of ARDS is seeped fluid from the capillaries (the smallest blood vessels) in the lung into the alveoli, where blood is supposed to be supplied with oxygen. In normal conditions, vascular membrane will keep the fluid still inside. The existence of injury or sickness can cause a leakage of fluid from blood vessel walls. Injuries and the disease of which are:

1. Sepsis.
2. Inhalation of hazardous substances, such as thick smoke or chemical vapors.
3. Pancreatitis.
4. Choking or flooded conditions almost drowning.
5. Severe pneumonia.
6. Injuries in the head, chest, or other body parts.
7. Burns.
8. An overdose of sleeping pills or antidepressants.
9. Receiving a blood transfusion with blood volume.

Several factors that increase the risk of a person exposed to ARDS are:

1. Alcohol dependence.
2. Aged over 65 years.
3. Smokers.
4. Suffering from chronic lung disease.

Diagnosis Of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

There is no specific inspection methods to detect ARDS. Diagnosis of ARDS patients suspected based on physical examination, x-rays of the chest, as well as the examination of blood gas analysis of arterial vessels to see levels of oxygen in the blood. Examination of the blood may also be done to see the presence of anemia or infection. In addition to x-rays, the doctor can perform a CT scan to diagnose the ARDS.

Examination of the heart also may be recommended for patients with ARDS, for disorders of the heart and ARDS have similar symptoms. Some examination of the heart that can be performed are:

1. Electrocardiogram (ECG), to look at the electrical activity in the heart.
2. Echocardiography, to detect disturbances in the structure and function of heart sufferers.

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