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Effect of lateral versus supine positioning on hypoxaemia in sedated adults: multicentre randomised controlled trial.

BMJ (Clinical research ed.)·August 19, 2025·PMID 40829895

Why it matters

Hypoxemia is a common and potentially serious complication of procedural sedation. This simple, no-cost intervention offers a practical way to improve respiratory safety, especially in settings with limited monitoring or rescue resources.

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