What is recommended in terms of fluid management of patients with ARDS?
a. Conservative
b. Aggressive volume replacement
c. Increased dieresis
d. Only administer colloids
ANS: A
The results of this study strongly favor the routine use of a conservative fluid management strat-egy in patients with ARDS.
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