Prone position reduces the risk of patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 progressing to severe or even critical cases: a retrospective study

Prone position reduces the risk of patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 progressing to severe or even critical cases: a retrospective study

Abstract Background To investigate whether prone position can reduce the risk of patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 who progress to severe or critical illness. Methods The prone position group was treated in prone position on the day of admission in addition to conventional treatment. Indicator...

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Main Authors: Chuan-cai Xu, Jia-li Xu, Xiao-fei Wang, Shen Meng, Sheng Ye, Xiao-miao Tang, Wei Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
COVID-19
Prone position
Prone position ventilation
Progression
Mild
Moderate
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-022-00776-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-022-00776-y

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