The Union Health Ministry has advised 'proning for self-care for coronavirus patients, stating that it is extremely beneficial for such patients with compromised breathing comfort, especially during home isolation.The ministry, in a document, said proning is the process of turning a patient with precise, safe motions, from their back onto their abdomen so that the individual is lying face down.
"Proning is a medically accepted position to improve breathing comfort and oxygenation.It is extremely beneficial in COVID-19 patients with compromised breathing comfort, especially during home isolation," the document stated.Listing the importance of prone lying, the ministry said prone positioning improves ventilation, keeps alveolar units open, and breathing easy.
"Proning is required only when the patient feels difficulty in breathing and the SpO2 decreases below 94. Regular monitoring of SpO2, along with other signs like temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar, is important during home isolation.Missing out on hypoxia (compromised oxygen circulation) may lead to worsening of complications.
"Proning is a medically accepted position to improve breathing comfort and oxygenation.It is extremely beneficial in COVID-19 patients with compromised breathing comfort, especially during home isolation," the document stated.Listing the importance of prone lying, the ministry said prone positioning improves ventilation, keeps alveolar units open, and breathing easy.
"Proning is required only when the patient feels difficulty in breathing and the SpO2 decreases below 94. Regular monitoring of SpO2, along with other signs like temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar, is important during home isolation.Missing out on hypoxia (compromised oxygen circulation) may lead to worsening of complications.
Timely proning and maintaining good ventilation could save many lives,” the document said.The ministry, however, cautioned to avoid proning for an hour after meals and maintaining it for only as many times as easily tolerable."One may prone for up to 16 hours a day, in multiple cycles, as felt comfortable.
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