Clinical Evidence of Early Acute Lung Injury Often Precedes the Diagnosis of ALI

Conclusion:
The majority of hospitalized patients who are destined to develop ALI demonstrate tachypnea, increased oxygen requirements, and/or bilateral infiltrates on chest radiograph more than 12 hours prior to meeting criteria for diagnosis. Some patients with EALI may be identified prior to meeting diagnostic criteria during a potential therapeutic window.

Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - July 14, 2013 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Rackley, C. R., Levitt, J. E., Zhuo, H., Matthay, M. A., Calfee, C. S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research