Effects of a Chair Positioning Session on Awake Non-Intubated COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients: A Multicenter, Observational, and Pilot Study Using Lung Ultrasound.

ABSTRACT:

Background

LUS is a validated tool for the management of COVID-19 pneumonia. Chair positioning (CP) may have beneficial effects on oxygenation and lung aeration, and may be an easier alternative to PP. This study assessed the effects of a CP session on oxygenation and lung aeration (LA) changes in non-intubated COVID-19 patients.

Methods

A retrospective multicenter study was conducted in an ICU. We analyzed data from LUS exams and SpO₂:FiO₂ performed before/after a CP session in non-intubated COVID-19 patients. Patients were divided into groups of responders or non-responders in terms of oxygenation or LA.

Results

Thirty-three patients were included in the study; fourteen (44%) were oxygenation non-responders and eighteen (56%) were oxygenation r

SUBMITTER: Lopez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9573720 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature