Which of the following is the most characteristic feature of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):
Answer is A (Diffuse Alveolar Damage): Diffuse Alveolar Damage (DAD) is the histopathological hallmark of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and the most characteristic feature amongst the options provided. Diffuse Alveolar Damage is often used as a synonym for ARDS. `The pathological hallmark of ARDS is Diffuse Alveolar Damage' - Thoracic Imaging (Thieme) 2010/Case 78 The histological hallmark of ARDS is Diffuse Alveolar Damage' - 'Intensive Critical Care Medicine' (Springer) 2009/210 Synonyms for ARDS Diffuse Alveolar Damage Shock Lung Blast Lung Traumatic Wet Lung Congestive Atelectasis Do Nang Lung Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Diffuse Alveolar Damage
Hypoxemia and Hypoxia
Surfactant Deficiency
Hypocapnia