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World J Crit Care Med. May 4, 2016; 5(2): 121-136
Published online May 4, 2016. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v5.i2.121
Published online May 4, 2016. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v5.i2.121
Figure 1 Relationship between gravity, superimposed pressure and shape matching.
A: In supine position gravity, superimposed pressure, and shape matching act to the same detrimental direction; B: In prone position, shape matching counterbalances gravity and superimposed pressure allowing a more homogeneous inflation of the dependent lung areas.
- Citation: Koulouras V, Papathanakos G, Papathanasiou A, Nakos G. Efficacy of prone position in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients: A pathophysiology-based review. World J Crit Care Med 2016; 5(2): 121-136
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v5/i2/121.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v5.i2.121