Defining the Resolution of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Delphi Consensus Study

Key Points

• The study aims to establish a clear definition for the resolution of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
• Utilized a Delphi consensus approach to gather expert opinions on ARDS resolution criteria.
• Facilitated multiple rounds of discussion to achieve a high level of agreement among specialists.
• Achieved a high level of consensus on the criteria for defining ARDS resolution.
• Highlighted the need for additional investigation into the epidemiology and performance characteristics of this definition.