Pulmonary: Interventions: Percussion

Question 1

Percussion

Answer 1

• A forced rhythemically applied with the therapists cupped hands to the specific area of the chest wall that corresponds to the involved lung segment.

Question 2

Percussion: Use

Answer 2

• To increase the amount of secretions cleared from the lungs.
• typically in conjunction with postural drainage

Question 3

Percussion: Indications

Answer 3

• Excessive Pulmonary secretions
• Aspiration
• Atelectasis or collapse

Question 4

Percussion: Dosing guidelines

Answer 4

• 3-5 minutes per location is a guideline

- Depends on patients needs