Prone Position : Easiest way to improve 02 ventilation
Commonly preferred postion in COVID infected patients in hospital these days .Useful for covid infected home quarantined patient as well
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How to attain this position?
1. Lie down on stomach
2. Legs straight out
3. Place a firm pillow under the chest
4. Face turned on either side
While maintaining this position continue taking deep breaths.
Maintain the position for 30 mins to 2 hours
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Other alternatives:
1. Left/ Right Recumbent Position
2. Fowler or sitting position
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