Prone positioning or proning, the medical technique of laying patients flat on their stomachs, is a self-help mechanism for anyone experiencing COVID-19 respiratory symptoms.
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Because it is being seen as a way to improve oxygenation among COVID-19 patients, medical institutions have published guides on proning for COVID-19 patients in hospital settings, providing detailed procedures. Thisincludes decision tools for determining eligible patients and specifications such as timed position changes and prescribed angles.