Chest PT techniques

Question 0

controlled mobilization

Answer 0

most beneficial technique
combo upright position with deep breathing
only pt.s able to get out of bed
-depth of breath increased slightly through controlled exercise
-pt leans against wall or back of chair to get breath back
-teach pt. identify feeling of slight breathlessness so they can practice independently

Question 1

Methods to increase lung volume

Answer 1

controlled mobilization
positioning
breathing exercises

Question 2

positioning

Answer 2

most lung volumes are responsive to positioning, esp. FRC (functional residual capacity)
positions from least to most (inc. lung vol.)
-supine
-slumped/sacral sitting
-1/2 lying
-side-lying, inclined towards prone—affected side up
-sitting upright
-standing

Question 3

Breathing Techniques

Answer 3

diaphragmatic or deep breathing
end-inspiratory hold
sniff
single percussion during breath holding
ventilatory mm training
inspiratory resistance training
incentive respiratory spirometry
segmental breathing
glossopharyngeal or "frog breathing"
pursed lip breathing