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Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 65 consecutive patients receiving ECPELLA between February 2020 and August 2024. Fifteen patients underwent prone positioning for hypoxemic respiratory failure, in which dorsal atelectasis was considered a major contributing factor. Respiratory parameters, including PaO2\/FiO2 ratio and dynamic lung compliance, as well as hemodynamic variables, were assessed before and after prone positioning. Results: Prone positioning was initiated a median of 2 days after ECPELLA initiation, with a median cumulative duration of 32 h. PaO2\/FiO2 improved from 145 (IQR, 80\u2013177) to 308 (IQR, 260\u2013375; p &lt; 0.0001). Cdyn increased modestly from 33 (IQR, 28\u201337) to 35 (IQR, 33\u201350) mL\/cmH2O (p = 0.03). Hemodynamic parameters remained stable. One patient (6.7%) experienced bleeding at the ECMO cannulation site, controlled with a purse-string suture. Pressure ulcers occurred in four patients (stage 1\u20132) and were managed conservatively. Conclusions: Prone positioning during ECPELLA support was feasible and associated with improved oxygenation without significant hemodynamic compromise. Observed complications were manageable. These findings suggest prone positioning may serve as a supportive respiratory strategy in selected cardiogenic shock patients on ECPELLA. 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