Analysis of the Application Effects of Prone Position Ventilation in Severe Pneumonia Patients During Inter-Provincial Long-Distance Pre-Hospital Transfers
LU Dong
Abstract：Objective This study aims to evaluate the effects of prone-position ventilation during long-dis-tance intercity transport of critically ill pneumonia patients,with the goal of improving respiratory function and overall prognosis. Methods A total of 30 critically ill pneumonia patients who underwent long-distance intercity transport at Wuxi First Aid center from April 2023 to May 2024 were retrospectively included in the study. During the transportation process,patients were divided into an observation group (prone position ventilation group,15 cases) and a control group (conventional supine position ventilation group,15 cases) based on their condition. The oxygenation index,blood gas analysis results,and the incidence of adverse events during transport were compared between the two groups. Results The oxygenation index at the end of transport was significantly higher in the prone-position ventilation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Although the incidence of adverse events was lower in the prone-position ventilation group compared to the control group,the difference was not statistically sig-nificant (P>0.05). Conclusion Prone-position ventilation during long-distance intercity transport in the pre-hos-pital setting can significantly improve the oxygenation status of critically ill pneumonia patients,helping to stabilize respiratory function with a high safety profile. This approach is worthy of clinical adoption and further application.
Keywords：pneumoniaemergency medical servicesventilation
Publication Date：2024-11-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 1357-1360 )