Acute respiratory distress syndrome: ten rules

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common and severe acute respiratory failure, with high morbidity and mortality. How to prevent the onset of ARDS, avoid the worsening of ARDS, and the diagnosis and treatment guided by the pathophysiology are the important issues for ARDS patients. It is helpful to improve the management of ARDS patients by following these ten rules. Key words: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Pathophysiology; Mechanical ventilation; Treatment