Figure 4From: Serum levels of N–terminal proB–type natriuretic peptide in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients – relation to tidal volume size and development of acute respiratory distress syndrome Serum levels of NT–proBNP in patients without acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and patients developing ARDS. Serum levels of NT–proBNP were significantly higher in patients with ARDS on day 4.Back to article page