PARDS
Also written as: PARDS — Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome - a severe lung condition in children requiring specific ventilation strategies.
Full Definition
Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) is a severe form of acute lung injury specific to children, characterized by bilateral lung infiltrates and impaired oxygenation. Unlike adult ARDS, PARDS has age-specific criteria and oxygenation thresholds that account for developmental differences in pediatric patients. The condition requires specialized ventilation management and has different mortality rates compared to adult populations. Editorial teams must distinguish PARDS from general ARDS when editing pediatric critical care literature.
Usage
Usage note: Always specify 'pediatric' when referring to PARDS to avoid confusion with adult ARDS criteria.
In Context
- "The patient met PARDS criteria with an oxygenation index of 8." — clinical case report
- "PARDS mortality rates differ significantly from adult ARDS outcomes." — research paper