Continuous prolonged prone positioning in COVID-19-related ARDS: a multicenter cohort study from Chile.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prone positioning is currently applied in time-limited daily sessions up to 24 h which determines that most patients require several sessions. Although longer prone sessions have been reported, there is scarce evidence about the feasibility and safety of such approach. We analyzed feasibility and safety of a continuous prolonged prone positioning strategy implemented nationwide, in a large cohort of COVID-19 patients in Chile.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study of mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), conducted in 15 Intensive Care Units, which adhered to a national protocol of continuous prone sessions  ≥ 48 h and until PaO₂:FiO₂ increased above 200 mm Hg. The number and

SUBMITTER: Cornejo RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9702866 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature