Prone positioning for improved outcomes
Learning objectives
Participants will:
- Discuss the impact of immobility in the ICU
- Review the prevalence of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Describe the physiology and pathophysiology of ARDS
- Discuss the different treatment modalities for ARDS
- Articulate the mechanism of action with prone positioning
- Review clinical research related to prone positioning
- Incorporate the clinical research into evidence-based practice
Intervenant(e)
Julie Petty, RN, BSN, CPEN
Clinical Care Clinical Educator - Arjo Inc.