Haemodynamic changes during prone versus supine position in patients with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prone positioning improves oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to COVID-19. However, its haemodynamic effects are poorly understood.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to investigate the acute haemodynamic changes associated with prone position in mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19 ARDS. The primary objective was to describe changes in cardiac index with prone position. The secondary objectives were to describe changes in mean arterial pressure, FiO₂, PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio, and oxygen delivery (DO₂) with prone position.

Methods

We performed this cohort-embedded study in an Australian intensive care unit, between September and November 2021. We included ad

SUBMITTER: Coxwell Matthewman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10063572 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature