This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Modes of Ventilation, Subject name: Anaesthesia
When was ARDS first described? 
Select and explain. 
A. 1962, B. 1967, C. 1965, D. 1964
B: 1967
Answer: B: 1967 
Explanation: ARDS was first described in 1967 by ashbaugh & petty. It was defined in 1994 by American European consensus.