Acute Lung Injury

**Definition:** A condition of lung damage that is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates (PULMONARY EDEMA) rich in NEUTROPHILS, and in the absence of clinical HEART FAILURE. This can represent a spectrum of pulmonary lesions, endothelial and epithelial, due to numerous factors (physical, chemical, or biological).

**Tree numbers:** - C08.381.520.500

**Synonyms:** - Lung Injury, Acute