Pulmonary: Interventions: Percussion and Vibration: Precautions Flashcards
1
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General precautions
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- Pain made worse by technique
2
Q
Circulatory System
A
- Aneurysm
- Hemoptysis
3
Q
Coagulation Disorders
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- Increased partial thromboplastin time
- Increased pro-thrombin time
- Decreased platelet count
- Medications that interfere with coagulation
4
Q
Musculoskeletal System
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- Fractured rib
- Flail chest
- Degenerative bone disease
