Prognostic value of the extravascular lung water and pulmonary vascular permeability indices in severe adult respiratory distress syndrome managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)is commonly seen in intensive care units(ICUs).It is characterized by capillary endothelium and alveolar epithelium damage that results in significant increases in capillary permeability and extravascular lung water.