Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** Progressive and life-threatening pulmonary distress in the absence of an underlying pulmonary condition, usually following major trauma or surgery. Cases of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome are not included in this definition.

**Synonyms:** - ARDS - Adult RDS - Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Adult respiratory distress syndrome