Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients With Persistence of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

B. Goodman, Richard; M. Strieter, Robert; P. Martin, Diane; P Steinberg, K; Milberg, John; Maunder, Richard; L Kunkel, S; Walz, Alfred; D. Hudson, Leonard; R. Martin, Thomas

doi:10.1164/ajrccm.154.3.8810593

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Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients With Persistence of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine • Sep 1, 1996

Authors:

Richard B. Goodman

Robert M. Strieter

Diane P. Martin

Abstract

To determine the relationship between airspace cytokines and cellular inflammatory responses in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), we performed bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in 82 prospectively identified, mechanically ventilated patients on Days 3, 7, 14, and/or 21 after t...

Subject

ARDS

Medicine

Bronchoalveolar lavage

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