Jornal de pediatria
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Jornal de pediatria · May 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial[Effect of preterm infant position on weaning from mechanical ventilation].
To determine the effects of prone positioning on cardiorespiratory stability and weaning outcome of preterm infants during weaning from mechanical ventilation. ⋯ These results suggest that prone position is a safe and beneficial procedure during weaning from mechanical ventilation and may contribute to weaning success in preterm infants.