Article C2313
Author(s): Cristian Fusi, RN, Enrico Bulleri, RN, Michele Villa, RN, Luigi Pisani, MD, PhD, Khadija El Aoufy, MSN, RN, Alberto Lucchini, RN, Stefano Bambi, PhD, RN
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Topics: Pulmonary
Population: Adult
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Awake prone positioning research focuses primarily on improving oxygenation and reducing intubation and mortality rates. Secondary outcomes concerning patient safety have been poorly addressed. A literature review of 19 original studies involving 949 patients who underwent awake prone positioning was performed by the authors. Awake prone positioning was not related to cardiorespiratory consequences but was associated with pain, intolerance, discomfort, and patients’ refusal. Patients should receive education regarding awake prone positioning to improve their acceptance. Health care professionals should optimize pain control, communication, patient comfort, patient adherence, and correct positioning.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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