Study Finds Limited Benefit of Prone Positioning for Infant Bronchiolitis

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Published: 2026-06-17
Category: health
Source: MedPage Today
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A large randomized trial investigated the effectiveness of prone positioning for infants with bronchiolitis receiving high-flow nasal cannula oxygen support. The study concluded that this technique did not significantly reduce the need for positive pressure ventilation. While not supporting universal application, researchers suggest further investigation could identify specific subgroups that might still benefit.

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