Most common cause of ARDS in children is:: (A) Aspiration, (B) Injury, (C) Severe pneumonia with sepsis, (D) DIC
Answer is C. c. Severe pneumonia with sepsis(Ref: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 4/e By Brian K. Walsh p 564)Pneumonia, sepsis and aspiration are the most common cause of ARDS and ALI in children