Effects of prone versus supine position during enteral nutrition on clinical outcomes and complications in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Compared to the supine position, EN during prone positioning is associated with reduced nutritional intake and increased gastrointestinal and pulmonary complications. Optimized feeding protocols are warranted to ensure safe and effective nutritional support in prone-ventilated patients.
Authors
- Mengge Zhao
- Yifeng Yue
- Shuang Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4569-6159)
- Yunfeng Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8477-4916)
- Li-Wu Zong
Institutions
- Central Hospital of Zibo (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1685664
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00