Jessica A Palakshappa, Jane A E Batt, Sue C Bodine, Bronwen A Connolly, Jason Doles, Jason R Falvey, Lauren E Ferrante, D Clark Files, Michael O Harhay, Kirsten Harrell, Joseph A Hippensteel, Theodore J Iwashyna, James C Jackson, Meghan B Lane-Fall, Michelle Monje, Marc Moss, Dale M Needham, Matthew W Semler, Shouri Lahiri, Lars Larsson, Carla M Sevin, Tarek Sharshar, Benjamin Singer, Troy Stevens, Stephanie P Taylor, Christian R Gomez, Guofei Zhou, Timothy D Girard, Catherine L Hough
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with long-term impairments in brain and muscle function that significantly impact the quality of life of those who survive the acute illness. The mechanisms underlying these impairments are not yet well understood, and evidence-based interventions to minimize the burden on patients remain unproven. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health assembled a workshop in April 2023 to review the state of the science regarding ARDS-associated brain and muscle dysfunction, to identify gaps in current knowledge, and to determine priorities for future investigation...
March 13, 2024: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine