<prompt> All of the following are well recognised predisposing factors for adult respiratory distress syndrome, except:Multiple blood transfusionsSepticemiaStatus asthmaticusToxic gas inhalation  <response>: Status asthmaticus is an example of type 2 respiratory failure while ARDS is type 1 respiratory failure. All other choices lead to cytokines release and damage the alveoli leading to ARDS. 