Current Concepts in Adult Critical Care-Respiratory Support in ARDS: From HFNC to Consideration for Transplant

Respiratory Support in ARDS: From HFNC to Consideration for Transplant

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Video Summary

In the video transcript, the speaker discusses the topic of respiratory failure and ARDS, focusing on treatment approaches and changes over time. They highlight the pathophysiology of ARDS, oxygen supplementation, modalities like proning, neuromuscular blockade, and ECMO. They explain the evolution of definitions, including the Berlin definition, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention within seven days of respiratory failure onset. They touch on the impact of COVID on ARDS treatment, such as using high flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation. The speaker also covers guidelines for managing ARDS, including lung protective ventilation, PEEP levels, proning, and ECMO use. Finally, they discuss the role of neuromuscular blockers, CPAP, driving pressure, and considerations for awake proning. The speaker highlights the importance of clinical judgment and individualized care in treating ARDS.

Keywords

respiratory failure

ARDS

treatment approaches

Berlin definition

COVID impact

individualized care

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