postural drainage positions

Question 1

right middle lobe

Answer 1

1/4 from supine, head down 30 deg
- 1 pillow under head and 2 pillows between legs

Question 2

bilateral lower lobes anterior segments

Answer 2

supine, head down 30 deg
- 1 pillow under head and knees

Question 3

right upper lobe posterior segment

Answer 3

1/4 from prone on L side, R side up
- pillow under head and pillows between legs

Question 4

left lower lobe lateral segment

Answer 4

sidelying on R, L side up, head down 30 deg
- pillow under head and between legs

Question 5

bilateral upper lobes apical segments

Answer 5

supine with head of bed 60 deg
- pillow under legs

Question 6

left upper lobe anterior segment

Answer 6

supine with head of bed 45 deg
- pillow under knees

Question 7

bilateral lower lobes superior segments

Answer 7

prone
- pillow under head and ankles

Question 8

right lower lobe lateral segment

Answer 8

sidelying on L, R r side up, head dow 30 deg
- pillow under head and between legs

Question 9

right upper lobe anterior segments

Answer 9

supine
- pillow under head and knees

Question 10

left upper lobe posterior segment

Answer 10

1/4 from prone on R side, L side up, head up 45 deg
- pillow under head and between legs

Question 11

left upper lobe lingual segment

Answer 11

1/4 from supine, L side slightly up, head down 30 deg
- pillow under head and between legs

Question 12

bilateral lower lobes posterior segments

Answer 12

prone head down 30 deg
- pillow under stomach and ankles