Effects of the prone position on gas exchange and hemodynamics in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome

Jolliet, Philippe; Bulpa, Pierre; Chevrolet, Jean-Claude

doi:10.1097/00003246-199812000-00023

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Effects of the prone position on gas exchange and hemodynamics in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome

Published in Critical Care Medicine • Dec 1, 1998

Authors:

Philippe Jolliet

Pierre Bulpa

Jean-Claude Chevrolet

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To address the following issues regarding the use of prone position ventilation in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): a) response rate; b) magnitude and duration of improved oxygenation in responders during a 12-hr trial and the consequences of returning to ...

Subject

Medicine

Supine position

Prone position

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