Unveiling The Pancreatitis-Ards Connection: How Acute Inflammation Triggers Respiratory Distress
Pancreatitis triggers inflammation, releasing cytokines that activate neutrophils. Neutrophils release destructive substances and form microthrombi, impairing perfusion. Ischemia and hypoxia damage alveoli, leading to fluid accumulation and ARDS. The Perilous Link: How Pancreatitis Can Trigger Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Imagine a war raging within your body, where inflammation and destruction wreak havoc on your…