How to practice proning?
It is important to stay in well -ventilated room and go through proning when there is a mild breathing problem and oxygen level drops below 94 but not beyond 90-92.
Steps:
- Lie down on the bed facing down.
- Place one pillow below the neck and another one or two pillows under the chest through upper thigs and two pillows below the shins (Image 1)
Disclaimerr: Proning does not replace Covid medication nor an alternative for medication. This is a technique to helps patients to breath easily while maintain oxygen level at safe zone at home.
See this video for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI-Ts3jojAM
Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: May 11, 2021
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