Ever since, to varying degrees, doctors in the United States have been placing ventilated ARDS patients on their stomachs. Now they've doubled down on this with coronavirus patients, and it's paying off. CHOOSING BELLY OR BACKThere is a downside to placing ventilated coronavirus patients on their stomachs. Ventilated patients require more sedation when they're on their stomachs, which could mean a longer stay in the ICU. Some hospitals are also placing coronavirus patients who are not in the intensive care unit on their stomachs.

Source: bd News24 April 15, 2020 06:22 UTC