Why the study?
Does the prone position improve respiratory mechanics, functional residual capacity, and gas exchange in anesthetized and paralyzed patients undergoing elective surgery?
Does the prone position improve respiratory mechanics, functional residual capacity, and gas exchange in anesthetized and paralyzed patients undergoing elective surgery?
The prone position during general anesthesia improves lung volumes and oxygenation without negatively affecting respiratory mechanics.
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Supports prone positioning to augment oxygenation in anesthetized patients; leaves open effects on clinical outcomes.
Pelosi et al. (1995) studied this question.
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