TY - JOUR T1 - Pneumonectomy subjects with acute respiratory distress syndrome: what to do JF - European Respiratory Review JO - EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW SP - 154 LP - 154 DO - 10.1183/09059180.00007914 VL - 24 IS - 135 AU - Ramesh Unnikrishnan Y1 - 2015/03/01 UR - http://err.ersjournals.com/content/24/135/154.abstract N2 - I read with interest the article on prone ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) by Guérin [1] in the European Respiratory Review. In this extensive review, the author elaborated on the rationale, evidence and limitations of the application of prone position in ARDS patients. It is understood that excellent research has been conducted on the topic of prone position ventilation in ARDS. These findings have led to the authorisation of evidence-based medicine in prone ventilation in severe ARDS. In general, every intensive care clinician has to keep abreast of current developments in ARDS pathophysiology and management. The article by Guérin [1] helps the clinician to comprehensively understand the benefits, limitations and complications of prone ventilation. This is necessary to acquire strong skills in the technique, which are highly nuanced. Successful management of ARDS with prone ventilation is challenging but possible in patients with pneumonectomy http://ow.ly/DgEiN ER -