bronchial drainage positions Flashcards
1
Q
anterior apical segments
A
60-70 degrees
sitting
2
Q
posterior apical segments
A
patient sitting, may lean over the tray with pillow
3
Q
right upper lobe-anterior
A
supine, pillow under knees,
4
Q
left upper lobe-anterior
A
semi-fowlers (45)
pillow under knees
5
Q
Right upper lobe-posterior segments
A
1/4 turned from prone , horizontal
6
Q
Left upper lobe-posterior segment
A
semi-fowlers (45)
1/4 turned from prone
7
Q
Right middle lobe (anterior)
A
trendelenberg (30-35)
1/4 turned from supine
8
Q
Left lingular lobe (anterior)
A
trendelenberg (30-35)
1/4 turned from supine
9
Q
anterior lower lobes
A
trendelenberg (45)
supine
10
Q
posterior lower lobes
A
trendelenberg (45)
prone
11
Q
Right lower lobe-lateral segment
A
trendelenberg (45)
sidelying
12
Q
Left lower love -lateral segment
A
trendelenberg (45)
sidelying
