[Acute respiratory distress syndrome of the adult: are there new therapeutic approaches?].

: The mortality of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains high despite increasing understanding of the syndrome's pathophysiology, better monitoring and new ventilatory techniques. The outcome can be improved adequate systemic oxygen availability, improved infection control, and biochemical monitoring and interventions. Only by combinating of several treatment modalities is there a reasonable chance to change the prognosis of ARDS.