Management of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in Australia and New Zealand (SAGE-ANZ): An observational study.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with significant mortality, morbidity, and cost. We aimed to describe characteristics and management of adult patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in Australia and New Zealand with moderate-severe ARDS, to better understand contemporary practice. Bi-national, prospective, observational, multi-centre study. 19 ICUs in Australia and New Zealand. Mechanically ventilated patients with moderate-severe ARDS. Baseline demographic characteristics, ventilation characteristics, use of adjunctive support therapy and all-cause mortality to day 28. Data were summarised using descriptive statistics. 200 participants were enrolled, mean (±SD) age 55.5 (±15.9) years, 40% (n = 80) female. Around half (51.5%) had no baseline comorbidities and 45 (31%) tested positive for COVID-19. On day 1, mean SOFA score was 9 ± 3; median (IQR) PaO In Australia and New Zealand, compliance with evidence-based practices including LPV and prone positioning was low in this cohort. Therapies with proven benefit in the treatment of patients with moderate-severe ARDS, such as lung protective ventilation and prone positioning, were not routinely employed.

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