Prone positioning for patients with hypoxic respiratory failure related to COVID-19
Kevin Venus, Laveena Munshi, Michael Fralick
Abstract
KEY POINTS Pneumonia is the most common reason for admission to hospital among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and many such patients will require supplemental oxygen.[1][1] Severe pneumonia can result in acute hypoxic respiratory failure necessitating supplemental oxygen therapy
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PneumoniaRespiratory failureMedicineIntensive care medicineOxygen therapySupplemental oxygen2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Viral pneumoniaHypoxia (environmental)Respiratory systemCoronavirusDiseaseInternal medicineOxygenInfectious disease (medical specialty)VirologyOutbreakChemistryOrganic chemistryRespiratory Support and MechanismsCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationPneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema