ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome

What ARDS stands for

ARDS is a medical abbreviation for acute respiratory distress syndrome. TermDecode files it under diagnosis abbreviations.

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Safer Alternative

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Seen in context

Severe ARDS requiring intubation

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