Explore the evolution of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) definitions and the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC) classification for pediatric ARDS in this 48-minute video lecture by Dr. Roby Khemani, Associate Director of Research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Keck School of Medicine. Delve into historical ARDS definitions, including the American European Consensus Conference (AECC) of 1994 and its limitations, as well as the Berlin Draft Definition of 2012. Examine the PALICC considerations for pediatric ARDS definition and the final PALICC definition. Investigate PEEP levels in pediatric ARDS, validation datasets, and methods for characterizing oxygenation using pulse oximetry. Learn about radiographic findings and the Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Incidence and Epidemiology (PARDIE) study. Analyze PARDS incidence, initial severity, and risk factors for mortality through multivariable models. Read more