The Berlin Definition categorises acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) based on the degree of hypoxaemia, dividing it into mild, moderate, and severe forms. This classification is crucial for guiding treatment strategies and prognostic assessments in clinical practice. A key association is the presence of underlying conditions such as pneumonia or sepsis, which can exacerbate ARDS and significantly impact patient outcomes.
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