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Access trusted information, educational materials, and support networks to help you navigate ARDS

Resources & Support

Access trusted information, educational materials, and support networks to help you navigate ECMO treatment and recovery.

Patient Guides

Easy-to-understand guides about ARDS, treatment options, and what to expect during recovery.

What is ARDS? – A Patient’s Guide
Understanding Your ARDS Diagnosis
Treatment Options Explained
ICU Stay: What to Expect
Life After ARDS: Recovery Timeline
Managing Long-Term Effects

Educational Videos

Watch medical experts explain ARDS, caregiving tips, and recovery strategies.

ARDS 101: Understanding the Condition
Breathing Exercises for Recovery
Navigating the ICU Environment
Physical Therapy After ARDS
Nutrition for Lung Health
Mental Health During Recovery

Support Groups

Connect with others who understand. Find local and online support groups.

Online ARDS Survivor Community
Weekly Virtual Support Meetings
Caregiver Support Network
Family Member Resources
Regional In-Person Groups
One-on-One Peer Mentoring

Downloadable Materials

Fact sheets, symptom trackers, and resources you can print and share.

ARDS Fact Sheet (PDF)
Medication Schedule Template
Questions for Your Doctor
Recovery Milestone Chart
Caregiver Handbook

ECMO Resources

Access trusted information, educational materials, and a support networks to help you navigate ECMO treatment and recovery.

ECMO Downloadable Materials
Videos
Survivor Stories
Support Group

Caregiver Resources

Support and guidance for family members and caregivers of ARDS patients.

Caregiver Self-Care Guide
Understanding ICU Equipment
Communicating with Medical Teams
Managing Stress and Burnout
Financial Resources for Families
Advance Care Planning

Need Help Right Now?

If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, seek emergency medical care immediately by calling 911 or going to your nearest emergency room.

ARDS Glossary

Understanding ARDS (2025)

Introduction to ARDS – A Guide for Patients and Families

Understanding and Recovery from ARDS – A Caregiver’s Guide

ARDS and Sepsis – Understanding the critical link

Causes and complications of ARDS – A guide for patients and families

Caring for a child with ARDS – A guide for families

The many causes of ARDS – An informative guide

ARDS Glossary – Understanding ARDS Treatment Terminology

ARDS and ECMO Treatment – Understanding how ECMO Treatment Works

ARDS and Ventilators – Understanding how ventilator treatment works

ARDS and the Elderly – A guide for patients and families

Clinical Trials

External Resources

Trusted organizations providing additional ARDS information and support

American Lung Association

Comprehensive lung health resources

NIH ARDS Network

Research studies and clinical trials

Critical Care Recovery

Post-ICU rehabilitation resources

Society of Critical Care Medicine

Professional medical resources

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