Overview
The pilot study will randomize 40 ARDS patients who if proning were required would be randomized to upright bed positioning or to stand of care with bed in the head of bed elevation position
Description
Patients will be randomized to receive either daily upright bed positioning or to receive standard of care with head of bed elevated.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cancer
- Active tracheostomy