一般认为类似于非COVID-19患者,在ARDS较早阶段(如最初4-12小时)实施俯卧位通气更可能有益。其在ARDS较后阶段氧合发生恶化时的益处还不太清楚。这是基于PROVESA(Guérin C. N Engl J Med 2013; 368:2159.)和其他试验(Mancebo J. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2006; 173:1233.)的观察结果:早期开始俯卧位通气最有效,同时也是基于生理学原理:萎陷的肺泡在ARDS急性渗出期最容易复张。
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