Prone position improves arterial blood oxygenation

[thestefanhansen]

Thought some of you might find this interesting.

"The arterial blood PO2 is increased in the prone position in animals and humans because of an improvement in ventilation (V˙A) and perfusion (Q˙) matching."

Source: Regional ventilation-perfusion distribution is more uniform in the prone position.

 

[vasile]

we may start doing CPR on the back instead of the chest...