The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Military Relevant Inhalation Injury: A Brief Review
Abstract
A brief overview of fundamental aspects of the continuum of diseases from Acute Lung Injury (ALI) to the more severe form Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is given. The review is not technologically comprehensive and is intended as an introductory primer for Naval operational personnel interested in health risks associated primarily with inhalation of smoke. Although there are numerous and varied causes of ARDS from inhalation of combustion products or inhalation injury. In particular, the risk of ALI/ARDS from inhalation of combustion products and smokes. The pulmonary toxicity of some we'll known smoke constituents is discussed. Inhalation of vesicant chemical warfare agents is addressed as-militarily relevant risk factor for ALI/ARDS. A brief synopsis of animal research models of ALI/ARDS is given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA419968
Entities
People
- E. C. Kimmel
- K. R. Still
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Center