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The importance of prone position ventilation in ARDS for the improvement of oxygenation index

JC Lewejohann, H-J Düpree, J Gleiβ, S Lewejohann, Ekaterina Muhl, HP Bruch

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In acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) change from supine (SP) to prone position can improve gas exchange by recruiting alveoli situated in dorsal dependent regions and by alteration of ventilation/perfusion ratio. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prone position (PP) after application of high fractional inspired oxygen (hFiO 2 ), inverse ratio ventilation (IRV), positive end exspiratory pressure (PEEP)as well as kinetic therapy (KT) and hemofiltration (HF) did not lead to a breakthrough in treatment of severe ARDS.

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Key concepts: ARDS, Prone position, Medicine, Supine position, Ventilation (architecture), Oxygenation, Acute respiratory distress, Oxygenation index