Shock : molecular, cellular, and systemic pathobiological aspects and therapeutic approaches : the official journal the Shock Society, the European Shock Society, the Brazilian Shock Society, the International Federation of Shock Societies
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains a major cause of death. Epidemiology should be continually examined to refine therapeutic strategies for ARDS. We aimed to elucidate demographics, treatments, and outcomes of ARDS in Japan. ⋯ Our study included a greater percentage of patients with ARDS with high severity and found that the overall mortality was 38%. The management of ARDS in Japan was characterized by high the utilization rate of glucocorticoids, which was positively associated with mortality.