SCCM Resource Library-Prone Positioning for Nonintubated COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Prone Positioning for Nonintubated COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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The presenter discusses the benefits of prone positioning for non-intubated COVID-19 patients, particularly the away-prone positioning method. They conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness of this technique. The analysis included 11 trials with a total of 2,886 patients. The results showed that away-prone positioning significantly reduced the risk of intubation, especially in patients receiving advanced respiratory support such as hyponasal cannula oxygen therapy. However, there was no significant difference in mortality, need for escalating respiratory support, hospital length of stay, or ICU admission between the prone positioning and standard care groups. No significant adverse events were observed. The presenter highlights the need for further research to explore influential factors and improve patient tolerance for prone positioning.

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Infection, Research, 2023

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Type: star research | Star Research Presentations: Pulmonary (SessionID 30004)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Infection

Knowledge Area Research

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag COVID-19

Tag Meta Analysis

Year 2023

Keywords

prone positioning

non-intubated COVID-19 patients

away-prone positioning method

systematic review

meta-analysis

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