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Critical Perspective Podcast: Management Guidelines for ARDS 2024

Feb 27, 2024
Experts discuss updated management guidelines for adult ARDS, emphasizing individualized care post-COVID. Chapters explore evidence-based recommendations, challenges in ICU patient care, use of pulmonary vasodilators, enteral nutrition controversies, and practical application of guidelines for improving ARDS patient care.
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Quick takeaways

  • Updated ARDS guidelines favor corticosteroids with caution for patient-specific factors.
  • VV-ECMO and neuromuscular blockade are conditionally recommended in severe ARDS for improved outcomes.

Deep dives

Update of ATS ARDS Clinical Practice Guidelines

The update of the ATS ARDS clinical practice guidelines was long overdue due to significant developments in the field, including landmark trials like Rose and Eolia. The update involved 38 authors aiming to address important questions. The methodology used included GRADE methodology, with emphasis on patient-centered outcomes like mortality and quality of life. The guidelines aimed to reflect rapidly generated evidence and provide clear standards for clinicians.

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