Most common abnormality associated with ARDS
The most common feature associated with ARDS is hypoxaemia,i.e.,the aerial Po2(mm Hg)/FIo2 (inspiratory O2 fraction) Reference:Harrison's Medicine- 20edition,page no:2031
Hypoxemia
Hypercapnea
Diffuse alveolar damage
Bilateral alveolar infiltrates
Respiratory system