Pulmonary: Interventions: Shaking/Vibration Flashcards
1
Q
Shaking/Vibration
A
- Following a deep inhalation, a bouncing maneuver is applied to the rib cage throughout exhalation to hasten the removal of secretions
2
Q
Shaking/Vibration: Indications
A
- Excessive pulmonary secretions
- Aspiration
- Atelectasis or collapse
3
Q
Shaking/Vibration: Dosing
A
- 5-10 shakes/inhalation per area is a guideline