Prone positioning has been a treatment option for acute respiratory distress syndrome in critically ill patients.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, awake prone positioning has been utilized as a treatment option for non-intubated patients to improve oxygenation and to help prevent the need for mechanical ventilation.

Moving patients to the prone position requires a team of caregivers to ensure patient and staff safety.

For patients who require mechanical ventilation, methods for placing them in the prone position include mechanical assist devices (such as specialized beds or positioners) and manual prone position (via lift assistance, transfer sheet, or linen method).

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