Respiratory failure & ventilation
Awake prone positioning in acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure: An international expert guidance
Methodological detailsinternational multidisciplinary panel, systematic literature search, GRADE methodology
- International multidisciplinary panel
- Systematic literature search
- GRADE methodology
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
- strong
Awake prone positioning (APP) rather than standard supine care in COVID-19 patients receiving advanced respiratory support (HFNC, CPAP or NIV)
- no recommendation
APP in COVID-19 patients supported with conventional oxygen therapy (lack of RCT evidence)
- no recommendation
APP in acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure (AHRF) due to causes other than COVID-19 (lack of RCT evidence)
Original publication
Awake prone positioning in acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure: An international expert guidance. J Crit Care. Published 28 August 2023. doi:10.
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