Open AccessProne Position in Non-intubated Patients with COVID-19, a Useful Maneuver to Avoid Mechanical Ventilation: A Literature Review
Author(s) -
Juárez-Villa Daniel,
Mora-Ruiz Pablo,
Sáenz-Luna Carlos,
Zavala-Jonguitud Luis,
Olascoaga-Lugo Arturo,
Flores Guillermo,
Iván Zepeda-Quiróz
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of advances in medicine and medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-8899
DOI - 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230538
Subject(s) - ards , mechanical ventilation , medicine , prone position , covid-19 , asymptomatic , acute respiratory distress , ventilation (architecture) , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , disease , surgery , lung , infectious disease (medical specialty) , engineering , mechanical engineering
The spectrum of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ranges from asymptomatic to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Prone position has been widely used in ARDS patients with mechanical ventilation and its benefits have been proven. This maneuver can be extrapolated to non-intubated patients with COVID-19, avoiding mechanical ventilation in some patients. Previous reports have demonstrated the benefits of this intervention.