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Thorax 2006;61:56
  • Miscellaneous

The public health burden of acute lung injury

  1. L Camporota
  1. Research Registrar, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; luigicamporota@yahoo.co.uk

    The public health burden of acute lung injury (ALI/ARDS) in terms of morbidity, mortality, length of hospitalisation, and need for rehabilitation is poorly appreciated. This study reports the results of a prospective, population based, cohort study conducted in 21 hospitals in and around King County, Washington, USA to determine the …

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