class 8 : cardio interventions Flashcards
what is postural drainage
Bronchus of the involved lung segment is perpendicular to the ground
using gravity, these positions assist the mucociliary transport system in
removing excessive secretions from the tree.
what are the indication for postural drainage
- Pulmonary complications
- Weak/elderly patients
- Atelectasis, pneumonia, COPD
how long should you maintain postural drainage positions
Maintain each position for 5-to-10 minutes
how do we clear the secreations following postural drainage
Secretions cleared by coughing or suctioning
what do beta blockers end with
LOL
what is the function of beta blockers
low the heart rate and reduce blood pressure by blocking the effects of hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline
prone lying (two pillows under the pelvis) - postural drainage
superior segments of the lower lobes
sitting in a chair (leaning forward over a folded pillow) - postural drainage
posterior apical segments of the upper lobes
supine lying - postural drainage
anterior segments of the upper lobes
sitting in a recliner, leaning backwards - postural drainage
anterior apical segments of the upper lobes
Precautions to postural drainage
- Pulmonary edema
- Hemoptysis
- Massive obesity
- Large pleural effusion
- Massive ascites
does the right or left lung have 3 lobes
the right lung has 3 lobes
what is Hemoptysis
coughing up blood or bloody mucus from the respiratory tract
Relative Contraindications to postural drainage
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Hemodynamically unstable
- Recent esophageal anastomosis
- Recent spinal fusion or injury
- Recent head trauma
- Diaphragmatic hernia
what is Massive ascites
a severe accumulation of fluid in the abdomen that can cause pain, discomfort, and difficulty moving
why do COPD pt’s have elevated shoulder girdle
they are using their accessory muscle to breath