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Medicina (Buenos Aires)
Print version ISSN 0025-7680On-line version ISSN 1669-9106
Abstract
GALLARDO, Adrián; DEVOLI, Adrián; GIGLIOTTI, Cinthia and HERNANDEZ CEDENO, Johana. The “B-side” of the prone: axonal injury in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2021, vol.81, n.5, pp.865-868. ISSN 0025-7680.
The prone position for the treatment of hypoxemic acute respiratory failure in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia, who are critically ill and mechanically ventilated, is well documented. These cases provide information on the most frequent injury locations, severity, and prevalence in affected peripheral nerves, mostly involving the upper limb, as these injuries are not widely discussed in the literature. Furthermore, it is intended to be a starting point to provide intensive care units with a review of their prone application protocols.
Keywords : Prone position; Brachial plexus; COVID-19.