The effect of prone position on breathing status in Covid-19 patients with breathing disorders Anisa Fatma, Arif Setyo Upoyo
Faculty Of Health Science, Jenderal Soedirman University
Abstract
Introduction: The world is facing a pandemic COVID-19. The spread of COVID-19 is very fast, Indonesia is one of the countries affected by COVID-19 transmission with confirmed cases up to June 24, 2020 totaling 49,009 positive cases, 19,658 cases recovered and 2,573 cases died. Most cases of death are caused by respiratory disorders such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Purpose: This paper aims to review some of the literature on the effect of prone position on respiratory status in COVID-19 patients with respiratory disorders. Methods: The article search was conducted electronically using several databases namely PubMed, Science Direct, The Lancet and Jama Network. The keywords used are "COVID-19", "prone position" and "respiratory state" or "respiratory rate" or "saturation" or "ventilation" or "non ventilation" or "intubation" so that we get 5 research articles in the last 2 years for review. Results: The prone position in COVID-19 patients with respiratory disorders was considered to have an effect on respiratory status by increasing oxygen saturation, stabilizing the frequency of breathing, comfort, shortening the duration of hospitalization and reducing dependence on the use of breathing aids and intubation. Discussion: Increased oxygenation occurs because the prone position can reduce lung compression in the back region and increase pulmonary perfusion. Conclusion: The application of prone position to COVID-19 patients with respiratory disorders affects the respiratory status with an increase in oxygenation.
Keywords: COVID-19, Prone Position and Respiratory State
