Epidemiology, management and outcome of acute respiratory distress syndrome in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the incidence, management, and outcomes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and to identify challenges related to healthcare infrastructure and resource availability.

Design

Systematic review of published studies on ARDS in SSA.

Setting

Studies conducted across hospitals and intensive care units in 11 countries within Sub-Saharan Africa between 2000 and 2024.

Participants

Adult patients diagnosed with ARDS.

Main outcome measures

Prevalence of ARDS, patient demographics, management strategies, availability of critical care resources, and mortality rates.

Results

Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria. ARDS prevalence varied widely, ranging from 2.4% to 100%. The Kigali modification

SUBMITTER: Camarda V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12592648 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature