Sarah fell while rock climbing and struck the ground. She is experiencing respiratory distress and is unable to move. Sarah’s doctor will most likely diagnose her with which condition ?

The doctor would say that she is experiencing , Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, or ARDS for short, refers to a type of lung damage that can result from a variety of causes, including illness, trauma, or even as a complication that occurs following certain medical procedures. ARDS is a dangerous, potentially fatal respiratory condition in which the lungs sustain a serious, widespread injury that diminishes their ability to provide the body’s organs with enough oxygen. The condition causes fluid to accumulate in the lungs, which in turn reduces blood oxygen to dangerously low levels. ARDS is a medical emergency.