Pressure ulcers, caused by excess pressure, shearing or friction forces, are a serious health issue for patients in all kinds of settings, including those being cared for at home. Repositioning ...

Prone positioning improves oxygenation and decreases mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). 1 This print supplement to the video reviews the procedure for placing ...

Prone positioning has been widely adopted into standard practice for patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome who are mechanically ventilated based on high-quality evidence. Prone ...

Decubitus ulcer (bedsore) on old persons back The risk of pressure injuries is real in patients living in nursing homes. This column reviews 3 recent studies that question the “q2h repositioning” rule ...

Awake prone positioning is a well-established non-pharmacological intervention to improve lung oxygenation. During the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, this process has received ...

Upright radiotherapy Leo Cancer Care’s Eve patient positioning system is installed at the Centre Léon Bérard in Lyon, France. The system uses standard immobilization devices to ensure patient ...

An innovative inflatable pillow is being trialled to help move and reposition patients in intensive care faster and in a safer manner. The pillow is placed under a critically-ill patient, who may be ...