Incidence of acute respiratory distress syndrome: a comparison of two definitions

• Main Authors: Goh, A.Y., Chan, P.W., Lum, L.C., Roziah, M.
• 格式: Article
• 出版: BMJ Publishing Group 1998
• 主题: R Medicine (General)
• 在线阅读: http://eprints.um.edu.my/378/; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1717687/?tool=pubmed

Both definitions identified similar groups of patients. The incidence in this population was higher than that reported elsewhere, but mortality and cause were similar to those in developed countries. Poor outcome was associated with sepsis, a high admission PRISM score, and simultaneous occurrence o...