THE BENEFITS OF THE PRONE POSITION IN PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME DUE TO COVID-19

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15951725110415

• Palavras-chave: COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, prone position

• Keywords: COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, prone position

• Abstract:

  In December 2019, we were faced with a rapidly contagious virus that gradually spread around the world: COVID-19. A virus that has mobilized the world in a constant strategy of how to fight it. Among numerous complications, a severe form of COVID-19 is presented by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, leading to intubation by mechanical ventilation and even death in a large number of people. The aim of this study is to review and analyze the benefits and strategies of the prone position in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19. This is an integrative review, carried out through an online search and the capture of these productions was processed through PubMed and SciELO, totaling 17 articles selected for the study. According to the research, the prone position applied as a protective strategy and not as a rescue, in patients on mechanical ventilation or not, contributed to a better outcome. There is a need for guidance on the indication, staff training and association with all protective behaviors.