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Berlin Criteria for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Respiratory medicineBeta toolThis tool is in beta. It has undergone internal validation but still requires additional testing. Always confirm the data entered and the results obtained before clinical use. It should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decisions.
cm H₂O
mm Hg
fraction
Onset within 1 week
Bilateral opacities on chest imaging
Respiratory failure not fully explained by cardiac failure or fluid overload

Clinical noticeClinical decision support only. This does not replace clinical assessment or medical judgment.

Context and use

P/F ratio = PaO₂ ÷ FiO₂ fraction. Mild: >200–300; moderate: >100–200 with PEEP ventilation; severe: ≤100 with PEEP ventilation; pressure must be ≥5 cm H₂O.

Pain assessment

Abbey Pain Scale for Dementia Patients

Six-domain observational pain scale for adults with dementia who cannot provide a reliable verbal pain report.

Dementia · Geriatrics
Nutrition and metabolism

Basal Energy Expenditure

Estimates basal energy expenditure in kcal/day using the original Harris-Benedict equations.

Certifications and Compliance

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