'Acute respiratory distress syndrome' (ARDS) als ernstige complicatie van influenza.

Translated title of the contribution: 'Acute respiratory distress syndrome' (ARDS) as a serious complication of influenza

Pieter L.A. Fraaij, Robert Jan Houmes, Vincent M. Geukers, Birthe J. Gesink-van der Veer, Martin C.J. Kneyber, Dick Tibboel

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Abstract

'Acute respiratory distress syndrome' (ARDS) developed as a serious complication of an infection with the influenza virus A (H1N1) ('swine flu') in 3 children: a 15-year-old girl, a 6-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl. The latter two patients also suffered from septic shock. Intensive ICU treatment, including mechanical ventilation, did not lead to recovery. The first two patients eventually recovered following treatment with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), but the third patient's condition was too unstable for transfer to an ECMO centre. This patient died.

Translated title of the contribution'Acute respiratory distress syndrome' (ARDS) as a serious complication of influenza
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)A1640
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume153
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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