Pulmonary Management Flashcards
Primary muscles in inhalation
Diaphragm, Scalenes, Portions of Intercostals
stabilize rib cage and prevent inward mov’t of superior aspect of chest wall
Role for pulmonary mx
>Prevent airway obstruction and accumulation of secretion ➢ Improve airway clearance, cough effectiveness and ventilation ➢ Improve endurance, gen. exercise tolerance, and overall well being ➢ Reduce energy costs during respiration ➢ Prevent or correct postural deformities ➢ Maintain or improve chest mobility
Accessory mm for inspiation (when more rapid or deeper inhalation is needed)
SCM (elevate sternum), Upper trapezius(elevate shoulders and ribs), Pectorals,
Subclavius & Ext. Intercostals(expansion of ribs), SA (stabalize the ribs)
resting position of the diaphragm is lower in the thorax; dec. IRV
Lack of abdominal musculature
the
lower the diaphragm and the lower the IC
The more upright the body position
the more advantageous the position of the
diaphragm
more supine
helpful in providing
support to the abdominal viscera thereby
assisting ventilation
Abdominal binder
Primary muscles for exp:
Elastic recoils of tissue (diaphragm)
Accessory muscles in exp
Abdominals (effective in cough sec), Pectoralis major, quadratus lumborum(stabalize ribs), Internal intercostals (dec pressure in chest wall)
2 forces s acting upon the ribcage in mechanics in breathimg
- Inward pull
2. Outward pull
elastic recoil of the lung
parenchyma pulls the lungs, pleura and
bony thorax into a position of exhalation.
- Inward pull -
bony thorax pulls the
thorax, pleura and lungs into a position of
inhalation
- Outward pull –
point
of equilibrium; occurs at end of tidal expiration
Resting End expiratory Pressure (REEP)
Movements of the Thorax during Ventilation
1. Inc. in AP dimensions
“pump-handle”
motion
Movements of the Thorax during Ventilation
2. Inc. in lateral dimension
– “bucket handle”
and “caliper motion”
Movements of the Thorax during Ventilation
3. Inc. in vertical dimensions
– “piston action”
Movements of the Thorax during Ventilation
3. Inc. in vertical dimensions
– “piston action”
Use for controlled breathing technique
and during postural drainage to mobilize
lung secretions
DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING
Gravity assists the diaphragm (semi-fowlers )
Position DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING
Instructions for DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING
Inhale through your nose slowly, exhale through your mouth
SEGMENTAL BREATHING
Impt. to px
w/ stiff lower rib cage (chronic bronchitis,
emphysema, or asthma)
Lateral Costal Expansion
Instructions for Lateral Costal Expansion
Ask the patient to breathe out and feel the rib cage move downward and inward. As the patient breathes out, place pressure into the ribs with the palms of your hand ■ Just prior to inspiration, apply a quick and inward stretch to chest ■ Apply light manual resistance to lower ribs to increase sensory awareness as the patient breathes in deeply and the chest expands and the ribs flare. Then as the patient breathes out, assist by gently squeezing the ribcage in a downward and inward direction ■ Teach the patient how to perform the maneuver independently by placing his hands over the ribs or applying resistance with a towel or belt around the lower ribs
impt. to
postsurgical patients who are confined to
bed in semi-reclining for an extended
period of time
Posterior Costal Expansion
Instructions for Posterior Costal Expansion
■ Have the patient sit and lean forward on a pillow, slightly bending the hips ■ Place your hand over the posterior aspect of lower ribs, and follow the same procedure aspect of the lower ribs for lateral costal expansion