A case report of a critically ill COVID-19 patient with prolonged mechanical ventilation in prone position and literature review

Abstract

A review To report one case of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) with prolonged mech ventilation in prone position, and to review the related literature A case of severe COVID19 underwent prolonged(8 days) prostrate ventilation due to clin needs was retrospectively analyzed, and the literature was reviewed Respiratory compliance and oxygenation index were improved after prolonged prostration, but the outcomes were poor due to septic shock and multiple organ failure After sedation, COVID19 patients with mech ventilation can be considered to receive prone position ventilation after exclusion of contraindication If the patient′s oxygenation and respiratory mechanics improve, the time of prone position can be prolonged according to the situation