How Icu Nurses and Doctors Manage Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Ards)

Abstract

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a critical condition that presents a significant challenge in intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide. It is characterized by widespread inflammation and damage to the lung tissue, leading to severe hypoxemia and respiratory failure. ICU nurses and doctors work together as a team to manage ARDS, employing evidence-based interventions to stabilize patients and improve outcomes. This collaborative approach involves early identification, advanced ventilatory strategies, pharmacological support, and vigilant monitoring to address the complex physiological changes associated with ARDS. The role of the ICU nurse is pivotal in supporting the clinical management plan, ensuring patient safety, and providing comfort, while ICU doctors guide the medical decision-making, including mechanical ventilation strategies and the management of underlying causes. This article explores how ICU nurses and doctors collaborate in the management of ARDS, with a focus on early detection, advanced therapeutic strategies, and ongoing patient monitoring.