Use of prone positioning in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a case review.
The care of a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome is complex. The nurse must not only concentrate on the physical demands of the patient but also on the emotional demands of the patient and family. Understanding the disease process can aid the nurse in understanding the treatment options including the use of prone positioning for this patient population.
Laux
Lori
L
Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, USA. llaux@wpahs.org
McGonigal
Michelle
M
Thieret
Terri
T
Weatherby
Laurie
L
D001513:Beds; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D016684:Prone Position / Q000502:physiology*; D011659:Pulmonary Gas Exchange; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics; D012399:Rotation; D012720:Severity of Illness Index