Effect of Prone Position on Oxygen, Blood Gas, and Respiratory Parameters in Intensive Care Patients With COVID-19-induced ARDS

This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effect of the prone position on oxygen saturation, arterial blood gas parameters, and respiratory rate in intensive care patients diagnosed with COVID-19-induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). A total of 90 patients (45 in the prone positioning group and 45 in the control group) were included. The intervention group received a 30-minute prone positioning procedure, while the control group received standard ICU care. Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form and clinical monitoring of respiratory and blood gas parameters across six time points over two days.