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Chapter 1

Background and definition

In this chapter, we cover how ARDS is defined and what the three stages are. We then cover ARDS incidence, risk factors, and differential diagnoses.
9 Lessons
39:01 min
Background and definition intro
0:35 min
Discovering ARDS
3:59 min
Diagnosing ARDS
6:06 min
Studying the pathology of ARDS
5:25 min
Watching for ARDS risk factors
5:29 min
Mastering the differential diagnosis for ARDS
5:25 min
Studying the incidence and prevalence of ARDS
6:37 min
Surviving ARDS: from bad lungs to better outcomes
5:25 min
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Chapter 2

Essentials of ventilator management for ARDS

In this chapter, we will learn the goals of oxygenation and ventilation in ARDS and how to best set the ventilator to avoid injury and optimize chances for recovery.
7 Lessons
27:44 min
Essentials of ventilator management for ARDS intro
0:44 min
Utilizing low tidal volume ventilation
6:08 min
Using PEEP in ARDS
5:22 min
Mastering the goals of oxygenation
5:47 min
Mastering the goals of ventilation
4:50 min
Avoiding injury from mechanical ventilation
4:53 min
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Chapter 3

Controversies in ventilator management

This chapter covers current controversies in ARDS ventilator management including ventilation modes, PEEP titration, recruitment maneuvers, and non-RCT evidence.
6 Lessons
21:42 min
Controversies in ventilator management intro
0:27 min
Determining the optimal PEEP
6:29 min
Considering the use of driving pressure in clinical practice
4:20 min
Can using recruitment maneuvers kill your patients?
6:31 min
Using APRV in the open-lung approach
3:55 min
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Chapter 4

Treatment strategies in ARDS

This chapter covers many treatment strategies that have been recommended for ARDS, and whether scientific studies could prove their effectiveness.
9 Lessons
32:47 min
Treatment strategies in ARDS intro
0:51 min
Searching for an effective ARDS treatment
3:34 min
Starting with steroids
5:22 min
Using a conservative fluid approach to reduce ventilator days
2:00 min
Considering neuromuscular blockade
5:13 min
Using inhaled pulmonary vasodilators
3:51 min
Including prone positioning in the treatment algorithm
6:37 min
Considering ECMO in select cases of ARDS
5:19 min
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Chapter 5

Clinical course, prognosis, and recovery

This chapter covers what the disease course looks like in ARDS; how to diagnose, treat complications, and care for ARDS survivors.
6 Lessons
15:10 min
Clinical course, prognosis, and recovery intro
0:43 min
Appreciating the clinical course of ARDS
4:08 min
Anticipating complications in ARDS patients
4:37 min
Implementing strategies for the long-term care of ARDS survivors
4:57 min
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