Francesco Zadek, Luca Berta, Giulia Zorzi, Stefania Ubiali, Amos Bonaiuti, Giulia Tundo, Beatrice Brunoni, Francesco Marrazzo, Riccardo Giudici, Anna Rossi, Francesco Rizzetto, Davide Paolo Bernasconi, Angelo Vanzulli, Paola Enrica Colombo, Roberto Fumagalli, Alberto Torresin, Thomas Langer
Background: The use of the prone position (PP) has been widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it has demonstrated benefits, including improved oxygenation and lung aeration, the factors influencing the response in terms of gas exchange to PP remain unclear. In particular, the association between baseline quantitative Computed Tomography (qCT) scan results and gas exchange response to PP in intubated, mechanically ventilated subjects with COVID-19 ARDS is unknown. The present study aimed to compare baseline qCT results between subjects responding to PP in terms of oxygenation or carbon dioxide (CO2 ) clearance and those who did not...
April 9, 2024: Respiratory Care