Postural Drainage Positions

Question 1

Apical Segments

Answer 1

pt sitting, leaning back 30-40˚ Percussion & vibration performed above clavicles

Question 2

Upper Posterior Segments

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Lingula left upper lobe

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Anterior Segments of Right & Left Upper Lobes

Answer 4

pt in supine w/ bed horizontal

percussion/ vibration performed below clavicles

Question 5

Right Middle Lobe

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Superior Segments of Right and Left Lower Lobes

Answer 6

pt in prone w/ bed horizontal

percussion/ vibration performed below inferior order of left/right scapula

Question 7

Anterior Basal Segments of L/R Lower Lobes

Answer 7

pt in supine w/ foot of bed elevated 18”

percussion/ vibration performed over lower ribs on left/right side

Question 8

Posterior Basal Segments of L/R Lower Lobes

Answer 8

pt in prone w/ foot of bed elevated 18”

percussion/ vibration performed over lower ribs on L/R side of chest

Question 9

Lateral Basal Segments of Lower Lobes

Answer 9

pt in sidelying on unaffected side w/ foot of bed elevated 18”

percussion/ vibration performed over lower ribs