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Multisystem Organ Failure, Lung Dysfunction in
Risk 200,000 new cases of ARDS occur annually in USA. 0.2% of general surgical pts develop ARDS postop. Perioperative Risks Hypoxemia, hypercarbia, hemodynamic instability. ARDS hypoxemia requires ventilator management using high PEEP to achieve adequate oxygenation. High PEEP may impede…