The Effect of Prone Position Use Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Intensive Care Patients

Wash your hands. Prepare the materials. Before starting the procedure, inform the patient and explain the procedure. Ensure patient privacy. Raise the guardrail opposite the work area. Take the proper posture. Pay attention to body mechanics. Lay the patient on their back in the middle of the bed. Place a pillow under the patient's head to cover their shoulders. Extend arms to side of body with elbows slightly bent inward (flexion). Place a pillow under your arms. Place roller in palm. Place a thin pillow or a thinly folded towel/sheet under the waist. Place a thin towel under the knees. Support the bottom of the ankles with a pillow. Support the soles of the feet with a foot board. Raise the guardrail on the working side. Inform the patient that they can stay in this position for a maximum of 2 hours.