Pronation seems feasible and effective in improving blood oxygenation in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. Data are lacking on the effects of pronation on clinical outcome in this subset of patients.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
93
Prone position maintained at least 3 hours/day
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico di Modena
Modena, Italy
Endotracheal intubation
Time frame: 28 days
Mortality
Time frame: 28 days
Tracheostomy
Time frame: 28 days
Length of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit stay
Time frame: 60 days
Length of Hospital stay
Time frame: 60 days
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