Albertson TE, Marelich GP. Pharmacologic adjuncts to mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Crit Care Clin 1998;
14:581-610, v. [PMID:
9891629 DOI:
10.1016/s0749-0704(05)70022-1]
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Abstract
This article reviews pharmacologic approaches to treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The authors discuss the therapeutic effects of ketoconazole, antioxidants, corticosteroids, surfactant, ketanserin, pentoxifylline, bronchodilators, and almitrine in ARDS. Current animal data and proposed mechanics which may foster future pharmacologic therapies are also examined.
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