Postural Drainage Positions Flashcards
Apical Segments
pt sitting, leaning back 30-40˚ Percussion & vibration performed above clavicles
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Upper Posterior Segments
percussion & vibration performed around medial border of scapular on involved side
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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
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Anterior Segments of Right & Left Upper Lobes
pt in supine w/ bed horizontal
percussion/ vibration performed below clavicles
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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
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Superior Segments of Right and Left Lower Lobes
pt in prone w/ bed horizontal
percussion/ vibration performed below inferior order of left/right scapula
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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
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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
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Lateral Basal Segments of Lower Lobes
pt in sidelying on unaffected side w/ foot of bed elevated 18”
percussion/ vibration performed over lower ribs
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