Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: New Insights into Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Pulmonology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editors
2. Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
Interests: mechanical ventilation; ARDS; respiratory mechanics; respiratory physiology; ventilator-induced lung injury; intensive care medicine; critical care medicine; airway management; tracheostomy; anesthesia; anesthesiology; sepsis
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Interests: mechanical ventilation; ARDS; respiratory mechanics; respiratory physiology; ventilator-induced lung injury; intensive care medicine; critical care medicine; airway management; tracheostomy; anesthesia; anesthesiology; sepsis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, and there are still limited effective treatment options, despite decades of research. Through this Special Issue, “Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: New Insights into Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies”, we aim to advance our understanding of the pathophysiology behind ARDS, as well as emerging therapeutic options. We welcome papers on topics ranging from the molecular and cellular mechanisms of inflammation underlying this syndrome to emerging pharmacological and supportive therapies. By highlighting recent advances and identifying key knowledge gaps, this Special Issue will support the development of more effective and targeted approaches to preventing and treating ARDS in diverse patient populations.
Dr. Denise Battaglini
Guest Editor
Dr. Raffaele Merola
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- lung injury
- mechanical power
- mechanical ventilation
- transpulmonary pressure
- ventilator-induced lung injury
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