Dataset Information

Eight-year trend of acute respiratory distress syndrome: a population-based study in Olmsted County, Minnesota.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

significant progress has been made in understanding the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Recent advances in hospital practice may have reduced the incidence of this lethal syndrome.

Objectives

to observe incidence trends and associated outcomes of ARDS.

Methods

this population-based cohort study was conducted in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Using a validated screening protocol, investigators identified intensive care patients with acute hypoxemia and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. The presence of ARDS was independently confirmed according to American-European Consensus Conference criteria. The incidence of ARDS and associated outcomes were compared over the 8-year study period (2001-2008).