All the following features are seen in ARDS except
ARDS, the presence of alveolar and interstitial fluid and the loss of surfactant can lead to a marked reduction of lung compliance. Without an increase in end-expiratory pressure, significant alveolar collapse can occur at end-expiration, with consequent impairment of oxygenation. In most clinical settings, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is empirically set to minimise Fio2(inspired O2 percentage) and maximize Pao2(aerial paial pressure of O2). On most modern mechanical ventilators, it is possible to construct a static pressure-volume curve for the respiratory system.The impact of hypercapnia in ARDS. The impact of hypercapnia has not been clearly elucidated and is still controversial given its disparate effects . Neveheless, it has come to be seen as a major factor in ARDS Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 199
Pulmonary oedema
Reudced lung compliance
Hypercapnia
Stiff lung
Respiratory system