This document discusses various strategies for managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It begins by describing the pathophysiology of ARDS including pulmonary capillary leak, surfactant inactivation, and diffuse lung injury. It then discusses early management strategies like mechanical ventilation using low tidal volumes and recruitment maneuvers. Alternative ventilation strategies are covered such as high frequency oscillatory ventilation, liquid ventilation using perfluorocarbons, and nitric oxide administration. Adjuvant therapies like secretion clearance techniques, incentive spirometry, and surfactant administration are also summarized. The document aims to provide an overview of ARDS management approaches.