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The Essentials of Prone Position in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Abhijit S. Nair1, Yogesh Manhas2

1Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Ibra Hospital, Oman

2Consultant Intensivist, Ibra Hospital, Oman

Edited by: Dr Kandasamy Subramani, Professor and Head, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore-632004, Tamil Nadu, India

Corresponding author email: abhijitnair95@gmail.com

Published February 14, 2023

Abstract

Prone ventilation is considered for patients with ARDS with PaO2/FiO2 of less than 150 on arterial blood gas. This improves overall lung compliance, leads to homogenous distribution of transpulmonary pressures, improves right heart function, and improves 28-90 days mortality.

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