The prone position is utilized in multiple scenarios within nursing practice. Some of the common indications include:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Prone positioning improves oxygenation in patients with severe ARDS. Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Rotating patients to the prone position can help prevent pressure ulcers by relieving pressure from the back and buttocks. Surgical Procedures: Certain surgical procedures, such as spinal surgery, require the patient to be in a prone position.
