SCCM Resource Library-Alteration of the Microbiome

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the impact of the microbiome on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and the emerging themes in ARDS management. They highlight that the lung microbiome closely resembles the oropharyngeal flora and that lung injury provides a nutrient-rich environment for pathogenic bacteria. The speaker also explores the concept of selective digestive decontamination as a potential treatment strategy for ARDS, noting that it has shown efficacy with minimal risk of antimicrobial resistance. They also discuss subclassifying ARDS patients into different subphenotypes based on inflammatory biomarkers, which may have implications for treatment strategies. Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of understanding the microbiome and phenotypes in ARDS management.

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Quality and Patient Safety, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | Can We Treat ARDS by Modifying the Microbiome? (SessionID 1227618)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Year 2023

Keywords

microbiome

ARDS

lung injury

treatment strategies

subphenotypes

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