Journal of intensive care medicine
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J Intensive Care Med · Jul 2019
Meta AnalysisMortality in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Sparse and conflicting evidence exists regarding mortality risk from pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We aimed to determine the pooled mortality in pediatric ARDS and to describe its trend over time. ⋯ Overall mortality rate in pediatric ARDS is approximately 24%. Studies conducted and published later were associated with better survival.