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Practice Question

Which of the following is not a direct cause of ARDS?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Pancreatitis

Rationale:

🌊Direct causes of ARDS include events that injure the lungs directly, such as aspiration, near-drowning, and toxic inhalation.

🔥Pancreatitis is a systemic inflammatory condition, making it an indirect cause of ARDS.

🫁The lung injury in ARDS occurs due to inflammatory mediators affecting capillary permeability in the alveoli.

🧠Understanding the distinction between direct vs indirect causes is important for targeted interventions and monitoring.

📌Core Message

Pancreatitis is an indirect cause of ARDS, while aspiration and toxic exposure are direct causes.

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