Recommendation

FICM / ICS

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We do not recommend the use of prone positioning for all patients with ARDS. We recommend the use of prone positioning for at least 12 hours per day in patients with moderate/severe ARDS (P/F ratio <20 kPa)

ATS / ESICM

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We recommend that adult patients with severe ARDS receive prone positioning for more than 12 hours per day (strong recommendation, moderate-high confidence in effect estimates).