Approach to adult respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure in elderly patients
Griffith, D.; Idell, S.
Clinics in Chest Medicine 14(3): 571-582
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0272-5231 PMID: 8222570 Document Number: 406187
Because of physiologic changes associated with aging and the development of chronic illness, the elderly will continue to be at risk for catastrophic illnesses including adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Current management of elderly patients with ARDS is only supportive and focused on avoiding complications. Truly successful management of these patients requires therapies directed at pathophysiologic initiators and mediators of ARDS.