the Berlin definition of ARDS

The Berlin definition of ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) describes a severe lung condition where the lungs become swollen and filled with fluid, making it hard to breathe and for oxygen to reach the blood. It classifies ARDS based on how low the oxygen levels are in the blood and how stiff or less flexible the lungs are. To diagnose ARDS, doctors look for recent lung problems caused by injury or illness, specific oxygen levels, and evidence that the lung problems aren’t due to heart failure, ensuring it’s a lung-related issue.