P53 The role of a ‘multidisciplinary proning team’ in managing SARS-Cov-2 patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure on an acute respiratory care unit

Abstract

SaO 2 and may delay the need for critical care or assisted ventilation. None of those who were not for CPR survived to discharge after aPP, suggesting that the treating clinician should carefully consider whether aPP will be in the patient's best interest. Further work is needed to see whether earlier or prolonged prone positioning can reduce need for intubation and critical care.