Clinical Profile and Outcomes of ARDS in Elderly vs Non-Elderly: A Prospective Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in the elderly is associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to age-related physiological changes and comorbidities. This study investigates the clinical profile, management, and outcomes of ARDS in elderly patients compared to non-elderly. Objectives: To compare the demographic and clinical characteristics (etiology, CCI, ARDS severity) and outcomes (ICU stay and in-hospital mortality) of ARDS between elderly (?65 years) and non-elderly (
Keywords: ARDS, elderly, SOFA score, Charlson Comorbidity Index, ICU mortality
How to Cite?: Pranav Nagpure, Deepti P. Deshmukh, Pathipaka Divya, Shreenidhi Govindarajan, "Clinical Profile and Outcomes of ARDS in Elderly vs Non-Elderly: A Prospective Observational Study", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1012-1017, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26216170636, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26216170636