Postural Drainage Positions Flashcards
Apical Segments
pt sitting, leaning back 30-40˚ Percussion & vibration performed above clavicles

Upper Posterior Segments
percussion & vibration performed around medial border of scapular on involved side

Lingula left upper lobe
pt turned 1/4 form supine on right side w/ foot of bed elevated 12”
percussion/ vibration performed over left chest between axilla & left nipple

Anterior Segments of Right & Left Upper Lobes
pt in supine w/ bed horizontal
percussion/ vibration performed below clavicles

Right Middle Lobe
pt turned 1/4 from supine on left side w/ foot of bed elevated 12”
percussion/ vibration performed over right chest between axilla & right nipple

Superior Segments of Right and Left Lower Lobes
pt in prone w/ bed horizontal
percussion/ vibration performed below inferior order of left/right scapula

Anterior Basal Segments of L/R Lower Lobes
pt in supine w/ foot of bed elevated 18”
percussion/ vibration performed over lower ribs on left/right side

Posterior Basal Segments of L/R Lower Lobes
pt in prone w/ foot of bed elevated 18”
percussion/ vibration performed over lower ribs on L/R side of chest

Lateral Basal Segments of Lower Lobes
pt in sidelying on unaffected side w/ foot of bed elevated 18”
percussion/ vibration performed over lower ribs
