Prone ventilation
Definition: - Prone position is a body position in
which individual lies flat over stomach side with chest down and back up.
Prone ventilation: - it is ventilation that is
delivered to a patient lying in prone position.
Prone ventilation is used for treatment of ARDS (Acute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome).
Generally, as a strategy to improve oxygenation in
simple words increasing oxygen level.
The main physiological aim of prone position: -
- ·
To improve oxygen levels
- ·
To improve respiration mechanics
- ·
To homogenize the pressure gradient, the
alveolar inflation and ventilation distribution
- · This increases the lung capacity
- · This facilitate the fluid drainage
Lying ‘Prone’ at Home!! What is lying ‘Prone’?
when your doctor judges that lying on your front, flat over stomach with
chest down and back up for a period will help your breathing and increasing
oxygen levels.
Schedule your time for lying flat on your back as per your doctor’s advice. (35 -45
min if you don’t have much problem then change position and can repeat after
3to 4 hours). Add two pillows under abdomen or pelvis and upper chest, two pillows
under feet and one pillow under head to make this position more comfortable.
Why it is
asked patients to lie in the prone position?
Some patients
having Pneumonia, Respiratory distress and have areas at the bottom of the lungs
which are partially deflated. So, lying in prone position can improve ventilation
and which in turn open-up the deflated areas. This also improves breathlessness
and helps to get more oxygen into body by increasing ventilation.
Note: - Make
sure you follow instructions from your Physician and do things under their guidance.
Hope this
article will help you.
Stay Safe
Stay Healthy.
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Dr Rajshree
R Singh
BAMS, PGDCTM
(UK)
Ayurvedic
consultant
Fitness Guru
Expertise in
Weight Management & Chronic Diseases.
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