2024 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 43
BY SENATOR MIGUEZ
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To designate Tuesday, May 7, 2024, as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening
condition characterized by poor oxygenation and non-compliant lungs, affecting thousands
of Americans each year; and
WHEREAS, ARDS is caused by various factors including sepsis, trauma, blood
transfusions, pancreatitis, drug overdose, and in some cases, COVID-19, leading to
significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment; and
WHEREAS, there is a critical need to raise awareness about ARDS among medical
professionals and the general public to ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate management;
and
WHEREAS, despite advancements in medical care, ARDS remains a serious
condition with a high mortality rate and substantial financial burden on patients and
healthcare systems; and
WHEREAS, the Andrew Tod Thompson Memorial (ATTM) Foundation, established
in 2023, in Louisiana stands as a beacon of support for affected families, current patients,
and research efforts aimed at improving treatments and outcomes for ARDS.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
designate Tuesday, May 7, 2024, as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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