Background Prone positioning (PP) has been used to improve oxygenation in patients
affected by the SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19). Several mechanisms, including lung …

Background: The prone position (PP) is increasingly used in mechanically ventilated
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging advanced health systems, which are
dealing with an overwhelming number of patients in need of intensive care for respiratory …

Objective We aimed to characterize the effects of prone positioning on respiratory
mechanics and oxygenation in invasively ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 ARDS …

Background COVID-19 ARDS shares features with non-COVID ARDS but also demonstrates
distinct physiological differences. Despite a lack of strong evidence, prone positioning has …

Effect of Prone Positioning on the Respiratory Support of Nonintubated Patients With COVID-19
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Introduction Prone position is known to improve mortality in patients with acute respiratory
distress syndrome (ARDS). The impact of prone position in critically ill patients with …

Background Prone positioning is recommended for patients with moderate-to-severe acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving mechanical ventilation. While the debate …

OBJECTIVES: Prone position is used in acute respiratory distress syndrome and in
coronavirus disease 2019 acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, it is unclear how …

The global pandemic of COVID-19 has challenged the management of hypoxaemic
respiratory failure and strained intensive care unit resources. While prone positioning (PP) is …