Background Prone positioning (PP) has shown to improve survival in patients with severe
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). To this point, it is unclear if PP is also beneficial …

Introduction Prone positioning (PP) on an air-cushioned mattress is associated with a limited
increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and an absence of organ dysfunction. The …

Introduction Our aims in this study were to report changes in the ratio of alveolar dead space
to tidal volume (VD alv/VT) in the prone position (PP) and to test whether changes in partial …

Background Prone positioning (PP) reduces mortality of patients with acute respiratory
distress syndrome (ARDS). The potential benefit of prone positioning maneuvers during …

Introduction Prone position is known to improve oxygenation in patients with acute lung
injury (ALI) and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Supine upright …

Background The physiological effects of prone ventilation in ARDS patients have been
discussed for a long time but have not been fully elucidated. Electrical impedance …

Introduction Among the various methods for improving oxygenation while decreasing the
risk of ventilation-induced lung injury in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome …

Abstract Introduction In ICUs, fluid administration is frequently used to treat hypovolaemia.
Because volume expansion (VE) can worsen acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) …

Introduction This study sought to assess whether the use of thoraco-pelvic supports during
prone positioning in patients with acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome …

Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by a
noncardiogenic pulmonary edema with bilateral chest X-ray opacities and reduction in lung …