RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

The lungs provide oxygenation of the organism and the removal of carbon dioxide from the body. The maintenance of myth base balance and the regulation of arterial concentration of many vasoactive hormones are provided by this organ. The lungs work under normal mechanical stress and against a low arterial pressure system, the highly developed lymphatic system allows it to perform its functions more easily. However, it has been demonstrated that if the lungs are under more stress than their capacity, a series of events can develop that can affect all the systems of the organism and ultimately lead to death. This condition, which can develop for many etiological reasons, is called Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS).