International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 08/Feb/2021;34(3):315-8.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Prone Position
Leandro Menezes Alves da Costa
, Rafael Amorim Belo Nunes
, Thiago Luis Scudeler
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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