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Observational studyPloS one2017

National survey of outcomes and practices in acute respiratory distress syndrome in Singapore.

Shahla Siddiqui, Zudin Puthucheary, Jason Phua, Benjamin Ho, Jonathan Tan, Siau Chuin, Noelle Louise Lim, Chai Rick Soh, Chian Min Loo, Addy Y H Tan and 9 more

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Observational study in PloS one, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

19 authors.

Shahla SiddiquiKhoo Teck Puat Hospital, Yishun, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3686-2190
Zudin PuthuchearyDepartments of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Jason PhuaDepartments of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Benjamin HoDepartments of Medicine and Anaesthesia, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Jonathan TanDepartments of Medicine and Anaesthesia, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Siau ChuinDepartment of Medicine and Anaesthesia, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Noelle Louise LimDepartment of Medicine and Anaesthesia, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Chai Rick SohDepartment of Medicine and Anaesthesia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Chian Min LooDepartment of Medicine and Anaesthesia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Addy Y H TanDepartments of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Amartya MukhopadhyayDepartments of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Faheem Ahmed KhanDepartment of Critical Care, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Health, Singapore, Singapore.
Azman JohanKhoo Teck Puat Hospital, Yishun, Singapore, Singapore.
Aik Hau TanDepartment of Medicine and Anaesthesia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Graeme MacLarenDepartments of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Juvel TaculodDepartments of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Blesilda RamosKhoo Teck Puat Hospital, Yishun, Singapore, Singapore.
Tun Aung HanSchool of Nursing, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore, Singapore.
Matthew E CoveDepartments of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionIn the past 20 years, our understanding of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) management has improved, but the worldwide incidence and current outcomes are unclear. The reported incidence is highly variable, and no studies specifically characterise ARDS epidemiology in Asia. This observation study aims to determine the incidence, mortality and management practices of ARDS in a high income South East Asian country.

methodsWe conducted a prospective, population based observational study in 6 public hospitals. During a one month period, we identified all ARDS patients admitted to public hospital intensive care units (ICU) in Singapore, according to the Berlin definition. Demographic information, clinical management data and ICU outcome data was collected.

resultsA total of 904 adult patients were admitted to ICU during the study period and 15 patients met ARDS criteria. The unadjusted incidence of ARDS was 4.5 cases per 100,000 population, accounting for 1.25% of all ICU patients. Most patients were male (75%), Chinese (62%), had pneumonia (73%), and were admitted to a Medical ICU (56%). Management strategies varied across all ICUs. In-hospital mortality was 40% and median length of ICU stay was 7 days.

conclusionThe incidence of ARDS in a developed S.E Asia country is comparable to reported rates in European studies.

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Hospital MortalityLength of StayAgedFemaleHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRespiratory Distress SyndromeRetrospective StudiesSex FactorsSingapore

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PMID28622342
PMCPMC5473557

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