Evaluation of Prone Position Effect During NIV and HFNC on Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Clinical Trial
Official title:
Prone Position in Non-Invasive Ventilation and High-Flow Oxygen Therapy
The aim of this trial is to study the effect of prone position during NIV and HFNC on acute hypoxemic respiratory patients.
Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients with: • ARDS/pneumonia/acute hypoxemic respiratory failure with PaO2/FiO2 between 150 and 300 (on 5 cmH2O PEEP level) Exclusion Criteria - General NIV or HFNC contraindications - Immediate need for IOT - Prone position intolerance - Patients refusal to participate Interventions: - Prone position for 2-4 hours twice a day, for 3 days (first 3 days since admission to ICU) - Nurse surveilance: at least every 15 minutes Outcomes: - Need for IOT - Effects on the measurements specified above (particularly PaO2/FiO2) ;