Postraumatic ARDS: how to place patients who may offer technical problems in a prone position

Ventilation in the prone position is a valid choice in the treatment of trauma patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Two cases of trauma patients with ARDS treated in the prone position are described. The technique was very easy to use and safe. The prone position technique prove...

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Published in:	Minerva anestesiologica Vol. 73; no. 9; pp. 467 - 470
Main Authors:	D'Ignazio, N, Iannuzzi, M, Colella, V, Montisci, A, De Sio, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 01-09-2007
Subjects:	Adult Humans Male Posture - physiology Prone Position Respiration, Artificial Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - etiology Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - physiopathology Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - therapy Wounds and Injuries - complications
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Summary:	Ventilation in the prone position is a valid choice in the treatment of trauma patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Two cases of trauma patients with ARDS treated in the prone position are described. The technique was very easy to use and safe. The prone position technique proved very useful in the treatment of post-traumatic ARDS in these 2 cases.
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ISSN:	0375-9393