The main objective of our study is to determine whether asymptomatic influenza virus carriage is associated with an increased risk of post-operative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) after cardiac surgery. Cardiac surgery patients are particularly at risk of developing ARDS with an estimated incidence of 5-10% based on the most recent data.
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Occurrence of ARDS within 7 days after surgery related to influenza virus infection
Timeframe: 7 days