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The anatomical positioning change of retroperitoneal organs in prone and lateral position: an assessment for single-prone position lateral lumbar surgery
PurposeThere are reports that performing lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) in a prone, single position (single-prone LLIF) can be done safely in...
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Prone vs supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: does position affect renal pelvic pressures?
The purpose of this study was to measure and compare renal pelvic pressure (RPP) between prone and supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in a...
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Change of vertebral orientation, between the supine position and the prone position
PurposeOur aim was to assess the change of vertebral orientation, expressed in the sagittal plane, in the transversal plane and in the frontal plane,...
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Physiological effects of awake prone position in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure
BackgroundThe effects of awake prone position on the breathing pattern of hypoxemic patients need to be better understood. We conducted a crossover...
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Which position is more advantageous for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: supine or prone?
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) can be performed in a number of different positions. Our aim was to evaluate the convenience and advantages of the...
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Post-pneumonectomy surgery in prone position: a case report
BackgroundAnesthesia in post-pneumonectomy patients is challenging as pneumonectomy is considered “a disease itself” with impaired oxygenation and...
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Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Prone: Single-Centric Case-Series
The main difference between prone and lateral surgery is that the patient’s position is changed from lateral decubitus to prone, which may work...
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The evaluation of a non-invasive respiratory monitor in ards patients in supine and prone position
Purpose: The Prone positioning in addition to non invasive respiratory support is commonly used in patients with acute respiratory failure. The aim...
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Impact of prone position on dead-space fraction in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome
IntroductionCOVID-19 Related Acute Respiratory Syndrome (C-ARDS) is characterized by a mismatch between respiratory mechanics and hypoxemia,...
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Echocardiogram by apical-subcostal protocol in prone position during invasive mechanical ventilation in cardiovascular intensive care unit
AimsTo evaluate the feasibility of a transthoracic echocardiogram using an apical-subcostal protocol in invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and...
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Emergency airway management in the prone position: an observational mannequin-based simulation study
IntroductionAccidental extubation during prone position can be a life-threatening emergency requiring rapid establishment of the airway. However,...
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Postoperative awake prone position in geriatric patients with hip fractures: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of postoperative prone position in reducing pulmonary complications and improving oxygenation
IntroductionPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are prevalent in geriatric patients with hip fractures. Low oxygen level is one of the most...
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Prone position: how understanding and clinical application of a technique progress with time
Historical backgroundThe prone position was first proposed on theoretical background in 1974 (more advantageous distribution of mechanical...
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Does prolonged prone position affect intracranial pressure? prospective observational study employing Optic nerve sheath diameter measurements
BackgroundOur aim in this observational prospective study is to determine whether the prone position has an effect on intracranial pressure, by...
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Prone position versus usual care in hypoxemic COVID-19 patients in medical wards: a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundBenefit of early awake prone positioning for COVID-19 patients hospitalised in medical wards and who need oxygen therapy remains to be...
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Flank versus prone position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of the flank position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We searched PubMed,...
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Thoracoscopic enucleation of an esophageal glomus tumor in the prone position: a case report and literature review
BackgroundGlomus tumors (GT) generally occur in the skin. However, esophageal GT, an extremely rare condition, has no established standardized...
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in horseshoe kidney: comparing ultrasound-guided access in flank position with conventional fluoroscopic-guided in prone position
We conducted this study to compare radiation-free US-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in the flank position with conventional PNL in the...
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Prone position PET/CT is useful in reducing gravity-dependent opacity-related [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose uptake
ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate whether performing [ 18 F]fluorodeoxyglucose ([ 18 F]FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography...
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures under intravenous sedation in the prone position: keep LMA gastro handy!
Gastrointestinal endoscopies are often done in the prone position and anesthesiologists are needed to provide sedation. Airway access is limited in...