Postural drainage Flashcards
0
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Postural drainage is beneficial for
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Those so produce more than 30mL of sputum a day
Have difficulty clearing it
1
Q
Postural drainage
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Method of removing secretions from lungs by using gravity
2
Q
Avoid head down position for:
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Unstable cardio system Neurosurgery Esophageal anastomoses Recent cardio surgery Pulmonary edema CHF trauma Seizures Acute SCI ventilator pts
3
Q
Which lung do u drain first?
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Affected lung first
4
Q
Order of drainage
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Lower, middle, then upper lobe.
Order reversed for infants or bed bound pts
5
Q
Position times
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Should be maintained 5-10min if large amt of secretions are present.
If several positions, do 30-40 min total morning & night
