Improve O2 Ventilation

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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