Pulmonary Hygiene
Postural Drainage & Percussion
Percussion : A rhythmic percussion on the thoracic wall to loosen secretions and assist the mucociliary elevator to rid the lungs of retained secretions
Percussion…How Is Done ?
A cyclic tapotement over the thoracic wall makes a popping sound
Both hands participate - the right hand is constantly in motion setting a regular rhythm while the left hand is the dissonant rhythm hand
Hand Position
Research has shown that a 30-45 minute PD & P session can clear the lung fields of secretions. An x-ray of the lungs pre and post treatment demonstrates a dramatically improved lung.
Left Lung Atelectasis - Postmortem
Hemothorax On X-Ray
Left Lung Atlectasis On X-Ray
Positioning The Patient
The Apical Segment Of The Right & Left Upper Lobes
Postural Position :
PPT Slide
Percussion & Auscultation :
Left Anterior BP Segment Of The Left Upper Lobe
Superior or Apical BP Segment Of The Right And the Left Lower Lobes
Posterior BP Segment Of The Left Upper Lobe
Posterior BP Segment Of The Right Upper Lobe
Superior or Apical BP Segment Of The Right & Left Lower Lobes
Posterior Basilar BP Segment Of The Right & Left Lower Lobes
Anterior BP Segment Of The Right Upper Lobe
Anterior Basilar BP Segments Of The Right & Left Lower Lobes
The Lingula Of The Left Upper Lobe
Lateral Basilar BP Segment Of The Left Lower Lobes & Right Cardiac BP Segment Of The Right Lower Lobes
The Cardiac or Medial Basilar BP Segment Of The Right Lower Lobes Cannot Be Auscultated Nor Percussed
The Right Middle Lobes
Lateral Basilar BP Segment Of The Right Lower Lobes
Email: David.Arnall@NAU.EDU , DAArnall@AOL.COM
Home Page: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~daa/heartlung/
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