Pulmonary Drainage Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Postural Drainage: Upper Lobes - Apical Segments
A
- Bed or drainage table flat
- Pt leans back on pillow @ 30 deg angle
- PT claps b/t clavicle and top of scapula on each side
2
Q
Postural Drainage: Upper Lobes - Posterior Segments
A
- Bed or drainage table flat
- Pt leans forward over folded pillow @ 30 deg
- PT claps over upper back on both sides
3
Q
Postural Drainage: Upper Lobes - Anterior Segments
A
- Bed or drainage table flat
- Pt lies on back w/ pillow under knees
- PT claps between clavicle and nipple on each side
4
Q
Postural Drainage: Right Middle Lobe
A
- Foot of table elevated 16 inches
- Pt lies on L side and rotates 1/4 turn backward, knees flex
- PT claps over R nipple area
5
Q
Postural Drainage: Left Upper Lobe - Lingular Segments
A
- Foot of table elevated 16 inches
- Pt lies on R side and rotates 1/4 turn backward, knees flex
- PT claps over R nipple area
6
Q
Postural Drainage: Lower Lobe - Anterior Basal Segments
A
- Foot of table elevated 20 inches
- Pt lies on side, pillow under knees (left or right basilar)
- PT claps over lower ribs
7
Q
Postural Drainage: Lower Lobe - Lateral Basal Segments
A
- Foot of table elevated 20 inches
- Pt lies on abdomen, then rotates 1/4 turn upward, upper leg fixed over pillow for support
- PT claps over uppermost portion of lower ribs
8
Q
Postural Drainage: Lower Lobe - Posterior Basal Segments
A
- Foot of table elevated 20 inches
- Pt lies on abdomen, head down, w/ pillow under hips
- PT claps over lower ribs to spine on each side
9
Q
Postural Drainage: Lower Lobe - Superior Segments
A
- Bed or table flat
- Pt lies on abdomen w/ two pillow under hips
- PT claps over middle of back at tip of scapula on either side of spine
