This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of early prone positioning in improving clinical outcomes among non-intubated patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Prone positioning, which involves placing patients on their stomachs, has been shown to improve outcomes in patients on mechanical ventilation. However, limited evidence exists for its use in non-intubated patients. The researchers conducted a quasi-experimental study at Jenin Governmental Hospital in Palestine, involving two groups: one received early prone positioning in addition to standard care, and the other received standard care alone. Key clinical outcomes included respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, need for intubation, length of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay, and mortality. This study adds to the growing evidence supporting non-invasive interventions for managing ARDS and may help inform future clinical guidelines in low-resource settings.
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Change in arterial oxygenation (PaOâ‚‚ in mmHg)
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 hours, and 4 hours after intervention