This protocol addresses adults presenting with sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) — a severe form of lung injury that arises as a direct consequence of sepsis. The presence of ARDS significantly shapes ventilatory management in these patients.
Care is guided by a lung-protective mechanical ventilation strategy, with specific parameter targets that differ depending on ARDS severity. The full protocol defines the precise goals, thresholds, and how recommendations adjust across the mild, moderate, and severe spectrum.