ARDS
Americanabbreviation
noun
Example Sentences
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People infected with H5N1 virus can develop acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, manifesting in short and labored breathing.
From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023
Another major concern when a person has a cardiac arrest is damage to the lungs, a severe injury called acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.
From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023
The first lessons: The coronavirus wasn’t causing typical ARDS, and patients consequently needed gentler ventilation than normal, for longer than usual.
From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2020
The first lessons: The coronavirus wasn’t causing typical ARDS, and patients consequently needed gentler ventilation than normal.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2020
Gattinoni's recommendations touched off considerable controversy over whether or not Covid-19 causes ARDS, whether ventilators offer the best treatment for the new disease, and how the machines should be operated.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2020
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