International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 08/Feb/2021;34(3):315-8.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Prone Position

Leandro Menezes Alves da Costa ORCID logo , Rafael Amorim Belo Nunes ORCID logo , Thiago Luis Scudeler ORCID logo

DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20200091

Abstract

Mechanical ventilation in prone position is an alternative strategy for patients with acute respiratory discomfort syndrome (ARDS) to improve oxygenation in situations when traditional ventilation modalities have failed. However, due to the significant increase in ARDS cases during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the experimental therapeutic use of potentially arrhythmogenic drugs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation in this unusual position could be needed. Therefore, we will review the available scientific evidence of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in prone position.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Prone Position

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