Pulmonary edema in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)is the result of an increase in:

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Increased capillary permeability,a hallmark of ARDS,allows fluids,proteins,and blood cells to leak from the capillary bed into the pulmonary interstitium and alveoli.The resulting pulmonary edema and hemorrhage severely reduce lung compliance and impair alveolar ventilation.The other options would not trigger ARDS-associated pulmonary edema.

Pulmonary Edema in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)is the Result