Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A syndrome characterized by progressive life-threatening RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY in the absence of known LUNG DISEASES, usually following a systemic insult such as surgery or major TRAUMA.

Year introduced: 2021(1977)

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Tree Number(s): C08.381.840, C08.618.840

MeSH Unique ID: D012128

Entry Terms:

• Distress Syndrome, Respiratory
• Distress Syndromes, Respiratory
• Respiratory Distress Syndromes
• Syndrome, Respiratory Distress
• Shock Lung
• Lung, Shock
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
• Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• ARDS, Human
• Human ARDS
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric
• Pediatric Respiratory Distress Syndrome

See Also:

• Acute Chest Syndrome

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Hyaline Membrane Disease
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiration Disorders
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Hyaline Membrane Disease
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn