All of the following are well recognised predisposing factors for adult respiratory distress syndrome, except:
Correct Answer: Status asthmaticus
Description: Status asthmaticus is an example of type 2 respiratory failure while ARDS is type 1 respiratory failure. All other choices lead to cytokines release and damage the alveoli leading to ARDS.
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