Defining the Resolution of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Delphi Consensus Study | Synapse
April 4, 2026
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.
Abstract
A high level of consensus was achieved on criteria defining the resolution of ARDS. Future work is required to explore the epidemiology and performance characteristics of this definition.