Abstract
Several studies have reported significant improvement in arterial blood oxygenation with use of the prone position in ARDS. This study, undertaken to examine the effect of the semi-prone position in patients with ARDS, resulted in several important considerations for clinical nursing practice.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Blood Gas Analysis
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Female
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Hemodynamics
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nursing Evaluation Research
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Pilot Projects
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Posture*
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Pronation / physiology*
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / blood
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / nursing
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / physiopathology*