Incentive Spirometry Flashcards
1
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Indications for incentive spirometry
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Visual feedback, no therapist needed
Low oxygen sats
Conscious and spontaneously breathing
Increases lung vol to treat atelectasis
2
Q
Contraindications for incentive
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Emphysematous bullae
COPD gas trapping, hyperinflated chest
Bronchospasms- use bronchodilators
Untrained pneumothorax
3
Q
Benefits
A
Thoracic expansion: inc bucket handle, treat collapse, o2 sats inc due to increase gas ex
Also treat sputum as air is getting behind sputum to move it
