Rationale and significance of patient selection in awake prone positioning for COVID-19 pneumonia

Ching-Feng Huang, Chee Kiang Tay, Ya-Fang Zhuang, Jiaxuan Liu, Duu Wen Sewa

Source: Eur Respir J, 56 (3) 2002173; 10.1183/13993003.02173-2020
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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