Guide to do Self-Proning to improve Oxygen Levels 

As India deals with the second more dangerous wave of covid-19, things are going out of hand. With the shortage of oxygen in some cities, people are suffering a lot and experts are suggesting some ways to maintain oxygen levels at home only. As we all know it is necessary for a covid-19 patient to check their oxygen levels frequently. And in case your oxygen level goes below 94 percent, you should try “proning”, it is lying on your belly. It is a medically approved technique to help increase oxygen levels and relieve breathing issues. As experts have suggested doing proning in order to improve oxygen levels, we are here with a step-by-step guide for doing it. 

What actually proning is? 

It is basically a process from turning with safe motions from back onto your stomach, lying face down. It is a medically approved position to improve oxygen levels and breathing comfort. It is said to be beneficial in Covid-19 patients. 

Things to keep in mind while doing it:

• Don’t do it after having meals 
• Maintain it for as much time as you are easily comfortable with 
• A person can prone up to 16 hours a day 
• If you have any injuries or sores, keep them in mind 
• Adjust the pillows according to your comfort. 

People who should avoid it: 

• Pregnant ladies 
• People who have Major cardiac conditions
• Someone who has spine issues 

How to do self-proning: 

Pillow placement: 

In total, you need 5-6 pillows to do it. Place one pillow below your back, and two below the chest through the upper thigh, and the rest two below the shin. 

Note: we advise you not to spend more than 30 minutes in one position 

• Start with lying on your belly for 30 minutes 
• Then lay on your right side, 
• Then sit up in a 60-90 degrees position, called a fowler position. Extend your legs in front of you  
• Then lay on your left side 
• Go back to position 1 ( laying on your belly) 

We hope this technique worlds for you.