CHF COIL lab Flashcards
1
Q
What patient position should we always avoid in CHF patient?
A
the supine position
2
Q
What’s the golden rule?
A
treat less, but more frequently
3
Q
What OMT could you do to improve the thoracic cage compliance?
A
- thoracic ST/MFR
- rib raising
- treat the rib dysfunction at the key dysfunction: ME and BLT
4
Q
What OMT could you do for lymphatics?
A
- thoracic inlet
- pec traction
- lymphatic pump/pedal pump
- soft tissue to thoracolumbar junction
- effleurage and petrissage
5
Q
OMT to maximize efficiency of the diaphragm
A
- thoracolumbar soft tissue release
- redome the diaphragm
6
Q
What OMT can normalize autonomic tone?
A
- rib raising
- MFR to thoracics
- TX OA
- CV4
7
Q
What is effleurage and petrissage?
A
Effleurage is the straight line one
-petrissage is the kneading one… indian burn
8
Q
How do you do CV4?
A
- make volleyball bump hand shape
- contact lateral angles of the occiput with your thumbs
- gently encourage extension, discourage flexion
- wait for “still point”
- as CRI returns, slowly release your force
