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Berlin ARDS Severity — FRCA Final MCQ

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Trauma ARDS: bilateral infiltrates, P/F 85 on PEEP 10, normal LV on echo. Berlin severity?

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Correct answer: E — Severe

Berlin definition: P/F <100 on PEEP ≥5 = SEVERE. Mild 200-300, Moderate 100-200. Must be acute onset, bilateral opacities, not fully explained by cardiac failure. ALI term eliminated by Berlin definition.

Reference: ARDS Task Force – 2012 – Berlin Definition