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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Main Authors: Guillaume Théry, Astrée Scemama, Elvire Roblin, Morgan Caplan, Bruno Mourvillier, Antoine Goury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02845-w