“Upon skin inspection, tip of nose has SDTI [suspected deep tissue injury], upper lip has SDTI, inner lip has grade 2 due to ET tube and proned for 16 hrs”

The Intensive Care Society has guidance on this topic.[1] it is nonetheless important to share stories such as this to keep the risks at the forefront of clinicians’ minds.

1. Prone Position in Adult Critical Care, ICS, 2019.