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How to Self-Prone With a Lung Injury

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WC85-2251
Language
English
Creator
Critical Care, Central Zone

When you have a lung injury, lying on your belly and in different positions will help your body to get air into all areas of your lungs. This pamphlet explains how to position yourself to help you breathe easier. 

This pamphlet is also available in:

French: FF85-2255 Comment s’allonger sur le ventre : instructions pour les patients atteints de COVID-19 et leurs aidants
Arabic: AR85-2256 التطبيق الذاتي لوضعية الاستلقاء على الوجه والبطن عند التعرض لإصابة في الرئة

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