WEIGHT GAIN IN ARDS IS OOZE

Unlike the unlimited faucet water to a soaker hose, blood forced through capillaries has a limited supply.  The ooze of fluid out of vessels must be replaced with a fluid that stays in vessels to keep blood pressure up and vessels full.  The constant ooze might otherwise empty the arteries.  The body demands a return of pooled fluid to the heart.

DIAGNOSIS ARDS?

Look at ARDSUSA.ORG.  If you have questions, ask.  I'll try to be helpful.

Salt is Common Rx--- but makes trouble

You feel confused, right?  For you would like to understand why I am excited about salt, correct?  Last post I said "salt is best treatment" but it often leads to death.  If I can make this clear to you, patients and colleagues will be grateful.        Grandson Paul, if you read this, what can I do for you in exchange for you posting a comment for me on this, my salt blog, as we struggle to make Blogger useful.

SALT IS KEY

Puffy after days in hospital?  Check weight gain.  Best of current treatment adds salt.  Salt is key 1% of weight gain.  That 1% forces the body to hold on to 100X as much water to dilute the saltiness.  More at this site on hazard.