Adoption of the prone position in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case series

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https://doi.org/10.18471/rbe.v38.56061

Keywords:

Intensive Care Units, COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Prone Position, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract

Objective: to describe the experience of the prone position in patients undergoing ECMO to manage refractory hypoxemia due to COVID-19, highlighting complications and the evolution of ventilatory parameters after positioning. Method: retrospective analysis of medical records between March/2020 and January/2022. Seven male patients with a mean age of 57.7 years underwent the interventions, the main comorbidities found were cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Results: after positioning, ECMO weaning was successful and the association proved to be effective in recruiting posterior lung regions, amplifying the viable region for gas exchange, with the main complication observed being the development of skin lesions. Conclusion: the positioning, in the experience of the center, was positive and effective in the management of refractory hypoxemia and hypercapnia. No serious or potentially fatal complications were observed, demonstrating the importance of a trained team and well-designed protocols for the safety of interventions. 

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Author Biographies

Nathália Ferreira Santos Tosti, Syrian-Lebanese Hospital

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the State University of Campinas
Critical Patient Care Specialist at Hospital Sirio-Libanês
Nurse at the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Hospital Sírio-Libanês

Raelson Ribeiro Rodrigues, Syrian-Lebanese Hospital

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the Federal University of Ceará
Critical Patient Care Specialist at Sirio-Libanês Hospital
Nurse at the Advanced Cardiac Failure Unit at the Hospital Sirio-Libanês

Danilo dos Santos Gomes, Syrian-Lebanese Hospital

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from PUC-Campinas;
Specialist in Cardiology at Hospital Sírio-Libanês;
Specialist in Public Health from UNIFESP;
Master's student in Nursing at UNIFESP;
Nurse at the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - Hospital Sírio-Libanês;
Tutor of the Uniprofessional Residency Program in Cardiology - Hospital Sírio-Libanês.

Henrique Mateus Fernandes, Syrian-Lebanese Hospital

Enfermeiro coordernador da Unidade Coronariana e do Time de ECMO do Hospital Sírio-Libanês. Título de especialista em Terapia Intensiva. Especialista em ECMO e em Clínica Médica e Cirúrgica

Francine Jomara Lopes, Syrian-Lebanese Hospital

PhD in Nursing from EEUSP;
Master in Nursing from EEUSP;
Specialist in ECMO by ELSO;
Specialist in Cardiology by Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia;
Graduated in nursing from the Faculty of Medicine of Marília (FAMEMA);
Nurse at the Intensive Care Unit of Hospital Sirio Libanês;
Coordinator and Tutor of the Multiprofessional Residency Program in Critical Patient Care.

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Published

2024-08-22

How to Cite

Ferreira Santos Tosti, N., Ribeiro Rodrigues, R., dos Santos Gomes, D., Fernandes, H. M., & Lopes, F. J. (2024). Adoption of the prone position in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case series. Revista Baiana De Enfermagem, 38(.). https://doi.org/10.18471/rbe.v38.56061

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Experience Report