ARDSnet (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network)

ARDSnet is a research group that developed guidelines for treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition where fluid builds up in the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Their goal is to improve patient outcomes by recommending strategies like controlling oxygen levels carefully and using a specific ventilation approach called lung-protective ventilation, which uses lower tidal volumes to reduce lung injury. These evidence-based practices standardize care, helping clinicians manage ARDS more effectively and safely, ultimately reducing deaths and complications associated with this critical condition.