Perioperative ＂remote＂ acute lung injury：recent update

Perioperative acute lung injury（ALI） is a syndrome characterised by hypoxia and chest radiograph changes.It is a serious post-operative complication,associated with considerable mortality and morbidity.In addition to mechanical ventilation,remote organ insult could also trigger systemic responses wh...

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Published in:Journal of biomedical research 2017-01, Vol.31 (3), p.197-212
Main Authors: Jin, Zhaosheng, Chun Suen, Ka, Ma, Daqing
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Perioperative acute lung injury（ALI） is a syndrome characterised by hypoxia and chest radiograph changes.It is a serious post-operative complication,associated with considerable mortality and morbidity.In addition to mechanical ventilation,remote organ insult could also trigger systemic responses which induce ALI.Currently,there are limited treatment options available beyond conservative respiratory support.However,increasing understanding of the pathophysiology of ALI and the biochemical pathways involved will aid the development of novel treatments and help to improve patient outcome as well as to reduce cost to the health service.In this review we will discuss the epidemiology of peri-operative ALI;the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved on the pathological process;the clinical considerations in preventing and managing perioperative ALI and the potential future treatment options.
ISSN:1674-8301
2352-4685
DOI:10.7555/JBR.31.20160053