University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital 1 article published in JoVE Medicine An Educational Video Demonstration of How to Prone a Critically Ill Intubated Patient Cathleen T. Van Houten1, Mary C. Carey2, David Lent1, Janelle Panico1, Ruben Casaverde1, Kevin Cooper1, Vincent E. DeRienzo1, Lisa M. Easton1, Nicole L. Lexer1, Kathryn J. Snios1 1University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital, 2University of Rochester School of Nursing Proning a critically ill patient with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complex but beneficial procedure. Excellent communication skills, team work, and multidisciplinary collaboration are critical for patient and staff safety. A standard procedure should be utilized when proning ventilated patients with tubes, drains, and vascular access devices.
