Despite decades of research, treatment options are limited in the ARDS market. There are only a few treatments available in the ARDS market. The mainstay of management remains supportive care with mechanical ventilation. Other ARDS treatment options for patients include supplemental oxygen, prone positioning, the use of paralytics, fluid management, and a technique known as positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to help push fluid out of air sacs. These are used in addition to ongoing ARDS treatment for the original disease or injury.
However, the dynamics of the ARDS market are expected to change in the coming years. Several leading pharma companies in the ARDS ...