Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2026
Institution/Department
Nursing
Abstract
Objectives
• Define ARDS using historical and current diagnostic criteria
• Explain the pathophysiology of ARDS and its impact on lung mechanics, including compliance, driving pressure, and recruitable lung
• Recognize limitations of common monitoring tools, including pulse oximetry, and incorporate this into clinical decision-making
• Apply evidence-based management strategies for ARDS, including lung protective ventilation, PEEP optimization, proning, and adjunctive therapies
• Analyze clinical case scenarios to make decisions related to ventilator management, oxygenation strategies, and escalation of care
Recommended Citation
Stafford, Amy DNP, APRN, CCNS, "From Evidence to Action: Optimizing ARDS Care in the ICU" (2026). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 4699.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/4699
