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Prone-positioning therapy in ARDS.

Sharon Dickinson1, Pauline K Park, Lena M Napolitano

  • 1Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 1C340A-UH, SPC 5033, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5033, USA.

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Prone positioning improves oxygenation in 70-80% of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This review covers the efficacy of prone positioning and describes a simple method for its application in intensive care units.

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An Educational Video Demonstration of How to Prone a Critically Ill Intubated Patient
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Published on: November 30, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • The prone position has been utilized since 1974 to enhance oxygenation in patients experiencing severe hypoxemia and acute respiratory failure.
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a critical condition characterized by severe lung inflammation and impaired gas exchange.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing data on the efficacy of the prone position in managing patients with ARDS.
  • To describe a practical and cost-effective procedure for implementing prone positioning in an intensive care setting.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies investigating the use of the prone position for ARDS patients.
  • Description of a simple, safe, and inexpensive method for prone positioning on a standard hospital bed.

Main Results:

  • Studies consistently show improvement in systemic oxygenation in 70% to 80% of ARDS patients treated with the prone position.
  • The most significant oxygenation improvements are observed in patients with the most severe hypoxemia.

Conclusions:

  • The prone position is an effective intervention for improving oxygenation in ARDS patients.
  • A straightforward and economical method for applying prone positioning in the ICU is presented, facilitating its wider adoption.