Optimizing Supportive Care in COVID-19 Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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Table 1 Prone Positioning

Protocol	Procedure
Move patient closer to nursing station O2, cardiac and blood pressure monitoring must all be continued Patients should have call button within reach Vitals signs and O2 sats should be checked prior to proning Reassess in 20 minutes to monitor patient position and clinical response Reassess patient every 1–2 hours to monitor clinical status.	30 minutes to 2 hours lying fully prone (bed flat) 30 minutes to 2 hours lying on right side (bed flat) 30 minutes to 2 hours sitting up (Adjust head of bed 30–60 degrees) 30 minutes to 2 hours lying on left side (bed flat) Repeat the cycle

Abbreviation: O2 sats, oxygen saturation.