Implementing Prone Position and Nursing Consideration in Non Intubated Covid-19 Patients: A Case Report

ABSTRACT

The need for mechanical ventilation increased rapidly, in line with the surge in COVID-19 cases. Giving the prone position is one form of Evidence-Based Nursing practice and has proven beneficial for patients with respiratory distress due to COVID-19 infection. This study aims to present that pronation is an effort to prevent COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms from falling into severe conditions. We report two cases of COVID-19 patients with moderate symptoms who are not intubated. Pronation is carried out in 9 to 15 days, either using Non-Invasive Ventilation or High Flow Nasal Cannula. By implementing the pronation, the need for oxygen fraction can be weaned, and hemodynamic parameters stabilize. The provision of pronation in COVID-19 cases is considered to reduce the high number of needs for mechanical ventilation in the COVID-19 pandemic. © 2022 UPM Press. All rights reserved.