Impact of prone position on dead-space fraction in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome
Abstract Introduction COVID-19 Related Acute Respiratory Syndrome (C-ARDS) is characterized by a mismatch between respiratory mechanics and hypoxemia, suggesting increased dead-space fraction (DSF). Prone position is a cornerstone treatment of ARDS under invasive mechanical ventilation reducing mort...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-01-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02845-w |