Albuterol Administered During Onset of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Increases Mortality Risk (12.13.11)

December 13, 2011
By Patton Law Practice on December 13, 2011 9:36 AM |

Study data from England demonstrate that ARDS patients who are intubated or on a ventilator experienced nearly a 50% increase risk of death when administered Albuterol intravenously during the onset of ARDS.

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