Nurse-led implementation of awake prone positioning

Nursing. 2022 Sep 1;52(9):43-48. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000853996.04531.c4.

Abstract

This article discusses the pathophysiology of COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the evidence supporting the use of awake prone positioning (APP) for adult patients with COVID-19 ARDS cared for in acute care medical units, and a quality improvement initiative to support a standardized APP process on a COVID-19 medical unit.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Nurse's Role
  • Patient Positioning
  • Prone Position
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome* / therapy
  • Wakefulness