Severe burns can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome…
Severe burns can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Explain the pathophysiological mechanism by which severe burns result in ARDS. In your answer, define ARDS, identify the burn conditions under which it is most likely to develop, describe the changes that occur at the alveolar-capillary membrane, and explain how these changes impair gas exchange. (4 pts)