Treating ARDS: Strategies and Disparities

This chapter provides an overview of treatment strategies for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), emphasizing the roles of neuromuscular blockade, corticosteroids, and prone positioning. It also highlights the complexities surrounding the use of ECMO, with discussions on disparities in treatment outcomes between pediatric patients in developed and low-income countries. Additionally, the chapter addresses the long-term neurocognitive effects on children post-ARDS and the need for further research to understand their recovery trajectory.