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Chapters
- 00:04Introduction
- 00:40Preparation
- 02:25Supine to Prone
- 04:26Prone to Supine
- 06:13Results: Demonstrating the Process of Proning a Critically Ill Intubated Patient
- 06:49Conclusion
Proning a critically ill patient with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complex but beneficial procedure. Excellent communication skills, team work, and multidisciplinary collaboration are critical for patient and staff safety. A standard procedure should be utilized when proning ventilated patients with tubes, drains, and vascular access devices.
