The thickened diffusion barrier and alveolar collapse caused by increased surface tension in ARDS lead to the observed hypoxemia, cyanosis, and respiratory distress.
Hypoxemia and cyanosis with respiratory distress in ARDS occur due to the thickened diffusion barrier and collapse of air sacs (i.e., increased surface tension).
| Front | In ARDS, why do hypoxemia and cyanosis with respiratory distress occur? |
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| Back | Hypoxemia and cyanosis with respiratory distress occur due to the thickened diffusion barrier and collapse of air sacs (i.e., increased surface tension). |
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