Prone positioning in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: the Vollman Prone Positioner

Crit Care Nurse. 1999 Aug;19(4):66-71.

Abstract

ARDS continues to be associated with high mortality rates despite numerous advances in critical care. Improvements in oxygenation can be achieved by placing patients with ARDS prone. The Vollman Prone Positioner offers an easy, safe, and inexpensive method to turn patients prone (for more information: www.vollman.com).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bed Rest / instrumentation*
  • Bed Rest / nursing*
  • Critical Care*
  • Humans
  • Orthotic Devices*
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Prone Position*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / nursing*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / physiopathology