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1
Q

Explain how you would use ACBT.

A
Relaxed breathing 20-30
3-4 deep breaths with a 2/3 second hold
Relaxed breathing
3-4 deep breaths
Relaxed breathing
Small huff (and cough)

10 minutes

2
Q

Explain how you would do a supported cough.

A

Towel held then cough sat down

Then teach pt

3
Q

Explain how you would do percussions.

A

Used a cupped hand
Use a towel
On expiration
3-5 minutes

4
Q

Explain how you would do vibrations.

A

Flat hand
On expiration
3-5 minutes

5
Q

Explain how you would do incentive spirometry.

2 types

A

Volume orientated
Flow orientated

Normal full inspiration
Breath held for 3-5 seconds
Exhale normally
10 breaths
Relaxed breathing
6
Q

Explain how you would use a PEP.

A

Patient inhales slowly at normal TV
Briefly held at top
Exhale actively but not forcefully
10 PEP breaths then relaxed breathing

2 x 15 mins or 3x10 min sessions per day

7
Q

Explain how you would use a flutter.

A
Hold flutter between lips
Inhale through nose
Hold breath for 2-3 seconds
Exhale at twice normal speed and give full expiration
4-5 breaths than relaxed breathing
5 mins for COPD and 20 for CF
8
Q

Explain how you would use an acapella.

A
Sitting with elbows resting on table
Put setting to 1
Slightly deeper breath than usual
Hold for 2-3 seconds
Exhale actively but not forcefully (Should be 3-4 longer)
Perform 10-20 breaths
9
Q

Explain how you would use relaxed breathing techniques.

A
Inhale to slowly raise the balls up
Full inspiration
Hold for 3-5 seconds
Normal expiration
10 breaths then RB