All of the following are well recognised predisposing factors for adult respiratory distress syndrome, except:
Status asthmaticus is an example of type 2 respiratory failure while ARDS is type 1 respiratory failure. All other choices lead to cytokines release and damage the alveoli leading to ARDS.
Multiple blood transfusions
Septicemia
Status asthmaticus
Toxic gas inhalation
Respiratory Failure