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Respiratory Tract Diseases > Lung Diseases > Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Tract Diseases > Respiration Disorders > Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Preferred term

Respiratory Distress Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A syndrome characterized by progressive life-threatening RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY in the absence of known LUNG DISEASES, usually following a systemic insult such as surgery or major TRAUMA.

Synonym(s)

  • Shock Lung

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FV5V11LX-5

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