Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
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Senior Consultants
- Prof Lim Tow Keang
- Dr Khoo Kay Leong
Consultants
- Dr Amartya Mukhopadhyay
- Dr Gerald Chua Seng Wee
- Dr Khoo See Meng
- Dr Jason Phua
- Dr Chua Ai Ping
Associate Consultants
- Dr Low Seow Ping
- Dr Felicia Teo
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Definition
The lungs are affected by severe inflammation and subsequently scarring, which leads to extremely low level of oxygen in the blood. This is a dangerous condition with a high risk of death.
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Treatment and drugs
Treatment often involves the use of a breathing machine known as a ventilator.
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