Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome(ARDS) Clinical Trial
Official title:
Risk Factors, Clinical Course, Treatment and Prognosis of Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Prospective, Observational Cohort Study
Neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) is a rare but often severe respiratory disorder. The incidence remains unclear and mortality is about 30%-60%. It is characterized by acute, refractory hypoxemia, persistent respiratory distress and decreased lung compliance. Evaluation and comparison of various clinical studies conducted were hindered by a lack of uniformity in diagnostic criteria.
In 2017, the neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) Consortium Working Group has proposed diagnostic criteria for neonatal ARDS. The study consists of a prospective, multicentre, web-based,cohort study in China in which neonates who fulfil the new criteria definition are enrolled in order to: describe the epidemiology, clinical course, and prognosis of neonates affected by neonatal ARDS; identify a list of risk factors for neonatal ARDS, as it exists for adults and older children with ARDS; and guide future studies. ;