Table 1.

Potential adverse events in the awake prone position.

Pressure sores (e.g., facial)

Nerve compression (e.g., brachial plexus injury)

Crush injury

Venous stasis (e.g., facial edema)

Diaphragm limitation

Dislodging vascular catheters or drainage tubes

Retinal damage

Transient reduction in arterial oxygen saturation

Vomiting

Transient arrhythmias