Results: Demonstrating the Process of Proning a Critically Ill Intubated Patient
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This protocol provides nursing staff and health professionals with step-by-step instructions to safely prone in intubated patient and the measures to avoid pressure injury. Team discussion and implementation of the pressure injury prevention inter
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Proning a critically ill patient with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complex but beneficial procedure. Excellent communication skills, team work, and multidisciplinary collaboration are critical for patient and staff safety. A standard procedure should be utilized when proning ventilated patients with tubes, drains, and vascular access devices.