postural drainage positions Flashcards
1
Q
left upper lobe
A
sitting up at 45 degrees
2
Q
right upper lobe anterior segment
A
supine
3
Q
right upper lobe posterior segment
A
supine laying on left side
4
Q
left upper lobe posterior segment
A
head up 45 degrees 1/4 turn from prone
5
Q
right middle lobe
A
trendelenberg (head down) 30-35 degrees 1/4 turn from supine
6
Q
left lingular lobe
A
trendelenberg 30-35 degrees, 1/4 turn from supine
7
Q
anterior lower lobes
A
trendelenberg 45 degrrees in supine
8
Q
posterior lower lobes
A
trendelenberg 45 degrees in prone
9
Q
right lower lobe lateral segment
A
trendel. 45 deg on left side
10
Q
left lwoer lobe lat segment
A
trend 45 deg laying on right side
