Start Date

5-15-2025 9:30 AM

End Date

5-15-2025 11:30 AM

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Background

  • ARDS is underrecognized, undertreated, and associated with a high mortality rate.1
  • Previous chart review in 2017 of 137 Jefferson MICU patients with acute respiratory failure revealed poor adherence to ARDS recommendations and protocols within first 24 hours.
  • Respiratory therapist-driven protocols have been shown to increase adherence to lung-protective ventilation.2
  • Frequent evaluation of ventilat0r settings and patient response is a cornerstone of early ARDS management.3

Keywords

ARDS, critical care, ICU

Comments

Presented at the 2025 Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit.

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A Multidisciplinary Intervention to Improve Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Recognition in the Intensive Care Unit

Background

  • ARDS is underrecognized, undertreated, and associated with a high mortality rate.1
  • Previous chart review in 2017 of 137 Jefferson MICU patients with acute respiratory failure revealed poor adherence to ARDS recommendations and protocols within first 24 hours.
  • Respiratory therapist-driven protocols have been shown to increase adherence to lung-protective ventilation.2
  • Frequent evaluation of ventilat0r settings and patient response is a cornerstone of early ARDS management.3