Which of the following is NOT seen in ARDS: March 2013: (A) Pulmonary edema, (B) Hypercapnia, (C) Hypoxemia, (D) Stiff lung
Answer is B. Ans. B i.e. Hypercapnia ARDS/ Diffuse alveolar damage/ Shock lung Hypoxia, Hypocapnia, Acute onset of respiratory failure, Ground glass appearance on chest X-ray Air bronchogram sign is positive Associated with: Pancreatitis, - Trauma, - Multiple blood transfusions etc.