acute (redirected from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS))

acute (ah-kūt´) having severe symptoms and a short course.

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a·cute (-kyt)

adj.

1. Pointed at the end; sharp.

2. Of or relating to a disease or a condition with a rapid onset and a short, severe course.

3. Of or relating to a patient afflicted with such a disease.

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Acute

Of short and sharp course. Illnesses that are acute appear quickly and can be serious or life-threatening. The illness ends and the patient usually recovers fully.

Mentioned in: Bartonellosis, Bronchitis, Pain Management, Pancreatitis, Reiter's Syndrome

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acute

[əkyo̅o̅t′]

Etymology: L, acutus, sharp

1 (of a disease or disease symptoms) beginning abruptly with marked intensity or sharpness, then subsiding after a relatively short period.

2 sharp or severe. Compare chronic.

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acute,

adj characterizing a rapid onset of signs or symptoms of short duration.

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acute,

adj pertaining to a traumatic, pathologic, or physiologic phenomenon or process having a short and relatively severe course. Antonym: chronic.

acute phase reactions,

n.pl the abnormalities in the blood associated with acute and chronic inflammatory and necrotic processes and detected by a variety of tests, including erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, serum hexosamine, serum mucoprotein, and serum nonglucosamine polysaccharides.

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acute

1. brief.

2. common usage is 'having severe signs and a short course of 12 to 24 hours'. See also under organ (e.g. pancreatitis), system (e.g. respiratory), causative agent (e.g. arsenic) or lesion (e.g. myonecrosis).

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acute bovine pulmonary emphysema-edema

see atypical interstitial pneumonia.

acute care

see secondary health care.

acute death syndrome of chickens

sudden death, for no apparent reason, in 2 to 3 week old broiler chicks; clinical signs of falling, wing flapping and convulsions may occur for about a minute before death.

acute phase response

the rapid change in composition of certain plasma proteins, largely due to alteration in hepatic synthesis, in response to infection or inflammation. Although the purpose is not well understood, these changes are believed to assist in immune response. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a laboratory indicator of the acute phase response. See also c-reactive protein and tumor necrosis factor.

acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE)

see apache system.

acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

see acute respiratory distress syndrome.

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acute

adjective Of abrupt onset, or short duration, usually of hrs or days in duration, used in reference to a disease or symptoms. Cf Chronic, Subacute.

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Patient discussion about acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Q. What is Acute Appendictis? My husband had to go to the emergency room last night because of sudden severe stomach aches. The doctors said he had acute appendictis and needed urgent operation. What is acute appendicitis?

A. The term 'Appendictis' refers to an inflammed appendix, an organ that is located in the right lower part of the abdomen, attached to the cecum, which is a part of the intestine. The appendix is often infected with intestinal bacteria, and such an infection can cause severe symptoms, that require receiving emergent medical care. If indeed acute appendicitis is diagnosed, the treatment involves immediate surgery, for the removal of the infected appendix.

Q. I had an acute neck pain and now hand pain. I had an acute neck pain which is now gone with some self medication but now i have pain in my left hand muscles. Help

A. can be caused by number of things. but you have to be more specific, what kind of pain? when is it ? mornings? evenings? does it last or is it transient? maybe you play the guitar too much and your muscles ache? :)

Q. What Causes Acute Appendicitis? I've heard that appendicitis is a very common situation. What causes it to happen? Is there a way to avoid it?

A. Appendicitis is caused by an infection of the appendix, usually from bacterias that are already located in the abdomen. It is not a situation that can be avoided and can occur in a high prevalence in the population.