We then describe examples of polymorphisms in genes that have been associated with the pathogenesis of acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome in human case–control studies.

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Scenario 1. A previously healthy 5-yr-old child (20 kg, ideal body weight) was admitted in your ICU 2 d ago with a diagnosis of acute lung injury secondary to a viral pneumonia. He failed a trial ...