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The effects of prone and supine positioning on arterial oxygen pressure
Fox MD, Molesky MG
Neonatal Network 1990 Feb;8(4):25-29
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

An experimental study was conducted on 25 ventilated premature infants with RDS comparing PaO2 in the supine and prone positions. Analysis of the mean PaO2 showed significantly higher values in the prone position (p = 0.005). It is important for nurses to be aware of the implications of positioning on respiratory functioning and to integrate this knowledge in their practice.

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