References

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  9. Ahrens T, Kollef M, Stewart J, et al. Effect of Kinetic Therapy on Pulmonary Complications. American Journal of Critical Care. 2004;13(5):376-382. Study used manual proning.
  10. Raoof S, Chowdhrey N, Raoof S, et al. Effect of Combined Kinetic Therapy and Percussion Therapy on the Resolution of Atelectasis in Critically Ill Patients*. CHEST. 1999;115(6):1658-1688. Study used manual proning.
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