A CT Scan of Acute or adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

---

Acute or adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition in which inflammation of the lungs and accumulation of fluid in the air sacs (alveoli) leads to low blood oxygen levels. It can be caused by any major lung inflammation or injury. Some common causes include pneumonia, septic shock, trauma, aspiration of vomit, or chemical inhalation.

---

Size: 3883px × 2873px
Location:
Photo credit: © Mediscan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: acute, adult, ards, cat, chest, computerised, ct, distress, emergency, failure, glass, ground, hrct, life, lungs, medical, respiratory, scan, syndrome, threatening, tomography