Article
Focus, not point-of-care, echocardiography in prone position: It can be done in COVID-19 patients
CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Publication Date
2-1-2021
Abstract
•Prone positioning improves oxygenation in patients with ARDS.
•Reducing RV dysfunction is vital as reduced RVLS is associated with increased mortality.
•Prone positioning may assist cardiac function by offloading pressure from the RV.
Document Type
Article
PubMed ID
33134650
Citation Information
Jaglan A, Kaminski A, Payne A, Salinas PD, Khandheria BK. Focus, not point-of-care, echocardiography in prone position: it can be done in covid-19 patients. CASE (Phila). 2021;5(1):53-55.
doi: 10.1016/j.case.2020.10.007
Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Critical Care Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers