Flashcards in Chest PT techniques Deck (4)
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controlled mobilization
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most beneficial technique
combo upright position with deep breathing
only pt.s able to get out of bed
-depth of breath increased slightly through controlled exercise
-pt leans against wall or back of chair to get breath back
-teach pt. identify feeling of slight breathlessness so they can practice independently
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Methods to increase lung volume
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controlled mobilization
positioning
breathing exercises
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positioning
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most lung volumes are responsive to positioning, esp. FRC (functional residual capacity)
positions from least to most (inc. lung vol.)
-supine
-slumped/sacral sitting
-1/2 lying
-side-lying, inclined towards prone—affected side up
-sitting upright
-standing
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Breathing Techniques
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diaphragmatic or deep breathing end-inspiratory hold sniff single percussion during breath holding ventilatory mm training inspiratory resistance training incentive respiratory spirometry segmental breathing glossopharyngeal or "frog breathing" pursed lip breathing