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- Title
How safe is the prone position in acute respiratory distress syndrome at late pregnancy?
- Authors
Samanta, Sukhen; Samanta, Sujay; Wig, Jyotsna; Baronia, A K
- Abstract
We encountered a case of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in late pregnancy due to influenza (H1N1) with refractory hypoxemia to conventional mechanical ventilation. Ventilation in prone position rescued this patient by maintaining oxygenation and sustaining improvement thereafter. Here, we discuss the mechanism of prone ventilation with special references to safety management of acute respiratory distress syndrome in the third trimester of pregnancy. It requires frequent monitoring of possible complications due to prone position and highly dedicated supporting staffs. More data are required on safety of proning in the late pregnancy.
- Publication
The American journal of emergency medicine, 2014, Vol 32, Issue 6, p687.e1-3
- ISSN
1532-8171
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.ajem.2013.12.021