ABSTRACT
Aim-Covid 19 spike during Phase-II brought more organized multidisciplinary health care based on evidence. Chest physiotherapy, including proning, was recommended for desaturating patients in ICU. However, all patients did not tolerate changes in positions and proning. This study aimed at clinical profiling of patients as well as the development of a physiotherapy plan of care based on the needs of patients at different levels. Material and methods-Clinical profile of patients diagnosed with SARS-COV-2 during two months when there was peak in second wave were analysed. Patients' status and physiotherapy treatment mode and safety of positioning and physiotherapy was established. Results-There were 99 patients referred for physiotherapy from COVID ICU during the period of study. Patients had different co-morbidities and reasons for desaturation which cannot be concluded. However, a plan of physiotherapy care was developed in the study which is the first of its kind. Conclusion-The laid protocol of care based upon understanding the needs of these patients, logical classification as per their status, way to improve postural desaturation and prioritize the need of care in terms of bronchial hygiene, work of breathing, or improving compliance was a novel and helpful approach. Copyright © 2022, Anka Publishers. All rights reserved.