Upper Respiratory Flashcards
With an upper respiratory infection diagnosis, what OPP treatment model would you employ? (Hint: 1 of 4)
Circulatory
What four areas would you treat to enhance lymph drainage?
- Sibson’s fascia 2. Anterior cervical 3. Posterior cervical 4. Vascular compartment
How do you release Sibson’s fascia?
Stand on R side of supine patient, curl fingers of R hand into Sibson’s fascia, using L hand and arm to support patient’s R UE. Rhythmically abduct and flex RUE while increasing pressure over Sibson’s fascia. Repeat L side, reversing hand holds.
What layer of cervical fascia comprises the vertebral compartment?
Prevertebral fascia
What (3) layers of cervical fascia comprise the visceral compartment?
- Buccopharyngeal (and pharyngobasilar)
- Pretracheal
- Alar
What layer of cervical fascia comprises the vascular compartment?
carotid fascia
How you do treat the posterior neck compartment for lymphatic release?
Stand on one side of the supine patient
Rest cephalad hand on their forehead
Gently grasp the posterior aspect of the neck
Rhythmically turn their head toward the same side while pulling the musculature toward you
Repeat on the other side
How do you treat the anterior compartment for lymphatic release?
Stand on one side of the supine patient
Rest cephalad hand on their forehead
Gently grasp the anterior aspect of the neck
Rhythmically turn their head toward the same side while gently pulling the musculature toward you
Repeat on the other side
How do you treat the vascular compartment for lymphatic release?
While seated behind the supine patient
Place one hand on the mandible and the other on the ipsilateral clavicle to stretch the vascular compartment
Use a rhythmic stretch
Repeat on the other side
What do you treat for sinus pressure?
Superior cervical ganglion - OA, AA
