Precautions and Contraindications Flashcards
Assisted Cough (BIG FAT PIGRR)
Bowel obstruction
increased ICP
gastric reflux/hiatus hernia
fragile thoracic cage (osteoporosis, rib metastases, AS)
abdominal aortic aneurysm
trauma to thorax (fractured rib, flail segments, pulmonary contusion, cardiac contusion, acute dysrhythmia, pericardial effusion)
pregnancy
inferior vena cava filters
gastrostomy/jejunostomy tubes
recent abdominal surgery
ruptured diaphragm [not an exhaustive list, includes contraindication (ruptured diaphragm)]
Manual Hyperinflation (HUURP)
CI: High frequency oscillation ventilation, unstable head injury, undrained pneumothorax, injury, recent pneumonectomy/lung resection, proximal tumor
PC: hemoptysis, bullae, high RR or PEEP, severe bronchospasm, CVS instability
Percussions / Vibrations / Rib Springing
Burns
unstable CV condition,
recent skin graft/flaps,
respectable tumour,
pneumothorax,
fractured ribs,
osteoporosis,
hemorrhage,
metastatic bone cancer,
emphysema of neck/thorax,
Postural Drainage
Hemoptysis
aneurism
PE,
patient upset/agitated,
increased ICP,
esophageal anastomosis,
CHF,
recent laminectomy,
unstable CV status,
untreated pnemothorax
Proning
Facial trauma, unstable spinal injury uncontrolled cerebral hypertension, burns, open chest or abdomen,
PC: hemodynamic instability, active intra-abdominal processes
Suctioning (Nasopharyngeal)
Nasal bleeding,
bleeding disorder,
epiglottitis or coup,
acute head or facial injury,
CSF leakage,
nasal stenosis,
nasal pathology (epistaxis, polyps, septal deviation, infection),
basal skull fracture
Cardiac Rehab
No Valsalva,
extensive upper body activity,
isometric or static exercises
Beta Blockers
Blunted heart rate and blood pressure response therefore use RPE not age predicted heart rate range
Simple Spirometry
MI in the last month
recent stroke/abdominal/thoracic surgery
uncontrolled HTN
recent pneumothorax
Inspiratory Muscle Training
Acute respiratory failure, cognitive impairments
Incentive Spirometry
Cognitive impairment,
patient unable to deep breathe effectively due to pain,
diaphragmatic dysfunction or opiate analgesia.
Pt unable to generate adequate inspiration with a vital capacity <10 mL/kg or an inspiratory capacity <33% of predicted normal
Lumbar Scan
Mandatory Questions: Bowel or bladder changes
saddle paresthesia,
anesthesia,
effect of cough/sneeze/Valsalva (increased abdominal pressure),
neurological symptoms,
bilateral lower extremity symptoms
Lumbar Detailed Articular Ax
CI: Spondylolisthesis, fracture, infection, local neoplasm
PC: Osteopenia/porosis, inflammation, active cancer, acute trauma
Lumbar Traction
Acute, patient unable to tolerate position, patient has bad response to traction, recent surgery, underlying hypermobility or instability, vascular compromise
Cervical Scan
Mandatory questions: Bowel or bladder changes, Bilateral or quadrilateral paresthesia or anaesthesia, 5 D’s (dysarthria, dysphagia, dizziness, diplopia, drop attacks), nystagmus, perioral numbness, headaches coupled with neck pain, recent upper respiratory tract infection
Cervical Detailed Articular Ax
CI: Local fracture or inflammation, active neoplasm or infection, acute trauma, local instability, vascular pathology of carotid or vertebral arteries
PC: Osteoporosis, anti-coagulant medications
Cervical Traction
S/S of vertebral artery compromise, cervical myelopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, TMJ dysfunction, glaucoma, cervical instability
Pelvic Assessment
Mandatory questions: Bowel or bladder changes, saddle paresthesia, anesthesia, perianal numbness, clicking or feeling of giving way (pubic symphysis)
Dix Hallpike (BPPV)
Cervical spine instability, VBI, Arnold-Chiari malformation, acute whiplash, RA, prolapsed IV disc with radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy
Resistance Exercise
CI: acute inflammation, joint effusion, severe CVD, #, joint muscle pain during AROM or isometric testing
PC: osteoporosis/osteopenia, fatigue, medications, inappropriate temp and clothing
Avoid: Valsalva, ballistic uncontrolled movements, pain, dizziness, usual SOB
Massage
Autoimmune disease during flare ups, fever, haemorrhage, embolism, DVT, flu, migraine, serious psych diagnosis, recent surgery, acute RA, sickle cell disease, pneumonia
DTFM
CI: Infection/skin breakdown, inflammatory joint disease, recent local injection, ossification/calcification, bursitis, neural irritation, anticoagulant or anti-inflammatory drug use
PC: elderly, children, diabetics (due to decreased sensation)
Stretching
Bony block, recent #, acute inflammatory process of the joint, sharp or acute joint pain, hematoma or tissue trauma, contracture or soft tissue is providing stability to area or function (ex. tendodesis grip), hypermobile segment, recent corticosteroid injection to involved tissue