Acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome is likely to develop following blunt chest trauma if

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Hypotension on admission is a significant risk factor for the development of acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome following blunt chest trauma. Other risk factors include a high injury severity score, older age, and the presence of pulmonary contusions. The presence of crackles on inspiration is a clinical sign suggestive of lung injury but alone is not a predictive factor for the development of acute lung injury or ARDS.

Acute Lung Injury or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Is Likely