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01-02-2012 | Commentary

Extravascular lung water in acute respiratory distress syndrome: potential clinical value, assumptions and limitations

Authors: Luigi Camporota, Mark De Neef, Richard Beale

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Extravascular lung water has been proposed as a marker of disease severity, response to treatment and mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Here, we discuss its potential value and limitations in clinical practice.
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Metadata
Title
Extravascular lung water in acute respiratory distress syndrome: potential clinical value, assumptions and limitations
Authors
Luigi Camporota
Mark De Neef
Richard Beale
Publication date
01-02-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc11187

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