Table 3 Diagnostic patterns to consider for open lung biopsy in non-resolving ARDS
From: A structured diagnostic algorithm for patients with ARDS
Infection |
Connective tissue disease |
Drug reaction |
Eosinophilic pneumonia |
Blood suggestive of vasculitis |
Foreign material (inhaled, aspirated, injected) |
Scarring |
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis |