ARDS is often a clinical and radiographical diagnosis. Investigation is often based around identifying the precipitant (if unknown), excluding alternative diagnoses and initiating supportive and specific treatment.
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Radiology – CXR/CT Chest/Abdomen
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Specific Laboratory tests e.g. Amylase
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Infection Screen – Viral Swab/Blood/Urine/Sputum +/- BAL
Following intubation and ventilation the patient was sedated and established on mechanical ventilation. The ventilator was set to Pressure Controlled Ventilation: Pins 22, PEEP 8, RR 14, I:E ratio 1:2. Tidal volumes at this stage is 290mls.
