Prone Positioning for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Joseph Hadaya, Peyman Benharash
Abstract
This JAMA Patient Page describes the technique of prone positioning during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the possible benefits of prone positioning for patients hospitalized with COVID-19, and the risks involved.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineARDSProne positionAcute respiratory distressCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Intensive care medicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDistressRespiratory distressInternal medicineLungSurgeryPathologyDiseaseOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)Clinical psychologyRespiratory Support and MechanismsPneumothorax, Barotrauma, EmphysemaAirway Management and Intubation Techniques