The Prone position in cardiophatic patients: a literature survey

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.200832.1.9

Authors

  • Bruno Ferreira Taino Fisioterapeuta. Discente do Curso de Especialização em Fisioterapia Respiratória pela Universidade Federal de São Paulo/ Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP/EPM).
  • Ivan Daniel Bezerra Nogueira Fisioterapeuta. Professor do Curso de Especialização em Fisioterapia Respiratória da UNIFESP, Professor do Curso de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário São Camilo.
  • Márcio Aparecido de Oliveira Fisioterapeuta. Professor do Curso de Especialização em Fisioterapia Respiratória da UNIFESP
  • Patrícia Angélica de Miranda Silva Nogueira Fisioterapeuta. Doutora em Ciências pelo Programa de Pós-graduação da Cardiologia da UNIFESP/EPM.

Keywords:

Ventral decubitus. Respiratory discomfort syndrome in adults. Hemodynamic processes.

Abstract

The prone position seems to be a promising strategy to improve hypoxemia in patients with acute pulmonary injuries and
acute respiratory discomfort syndrome. Studies have shown that, during its application, the ventilation of areas previously atelectasied
occurs and is followed by blood flow redistribution with a reduction of intrapulmonary shunt, causing an improvement in the ventilation/
perfusion relationship. The authors made a survey on the use of the prone position, its indications and contraindications, as well
as the mechanisms involved in the improvement of the oxygenation of cardiopathic patients.

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Published

2008-01-01

How to Cite

Ferreira Taino, B. ., Bezerra Nogueira, I. D. ., de Oliveira, M. A. ., & de Miranda Silva Nogueira, P. A. (2008). The Prone position in cardiophatic patients: a literature survey: DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.200832.1.9. O Mundo Da Saúde, 32(1), 70–73. Retrieved from https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/821

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 1 (2008): JANUARY/MARCH 2008

Section

Articles