The classic definition of ARDS histologically has depended on the presence of hyaline membranes. In this study, the authors found that only 45% of patients with a clinical diagnosis of ARDS had diffuse alveolar damage on pulmonary histology at autopsy
The classic definition of ARDS histologically has depended on the presence of hyaline membranes. In this study, the authors found that only 45% of patients with a clinical diagnosis of ARDS had diffuse alveolar damage on pulmonary histology at autopsy