Understanding Causes of Death in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Narrative Review.

Objectives: To provide a comprehensive summary of the published data on cause of death in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Data Sources: PubMed (January 2015 to April 2024), bibliographies of relevant articles, and ARDS Network and Prevention & Early Treatment of Acute Lung Injury (PETAL) network websites.

Study Selection: Observational studies and clinical trials that reported on cause of death in greater than or equal to 30 patients with ARDS, not obtained from death certificates.