A condition of lung damage that is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates (PULMONARY EDEMA) rich in NEUTROPHILS, and in the absence of clinical HEART FAILURE. This can represent a spectrum of pulmonary lesions, endothelial and epithelial, due to numerous factors (physical, chemical, or biological).
Entry Version
ACUTE LUNG INJ
Entry Term(s)
Lung Injury, Acute
Public MeSH Note
2009; see RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, ADULT 1994-2008
History Note
2009; use RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, ADULT 1994-2008
A condition of lung damage that is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates (PULMONARY EDEMA) rich in NEUTROPHILS, and in the absence of clinical HEART FAILURE. This can represent a spectrum of pulmonary lesions, endothelial and epithelial, due to numerous factors (physical, chemical, or biological).
