what does each position help with

Question 1

prone

Answer 1

helps improve V/Q matching
redistribute oedema
increase functional residual capacity

Question 2

side lying

Answer 2

with affected lungs uppermost to improve aeration through increased lung volumes in patients with unilateral lung disease.

Question 3

head above 45

Answer 3

head-up position serves to prevent the risk of gastroesophageal reflux and aspiration.

Question 4

upright

Answer 4

helps to improve lung volumes and decrease work of breathing in patients that are being weaned from mechanical ventilator.

Question 5

upper lobe clearing

Answer 5

apical - sit upright

anterior segments - lie flat on back with knees flexed over pillow

posterior - for right lie on left and vise versa

Question 6

middle lobe clearing

Answer 6

lateral/medial segment - lie on back quater turned to left with pillow under right side from shoulder to hip. foot of bed should be raised

Question 7

posterior lobe clearing

Answer 7

apical - prone, pillow under hips and head to side

anterior basal segments - flat on back pillow under bum and knees bent

posterior basal segments - prone head turned to one side and pillow under hips