Contraindications for chest PT (7)
Pregnancy Injury to ribs, head, neck or chest Pulmonary embolism Increased intracranial pressure Recent abdominal surgery Bleeding disorders Osteoporosis
When should you do Chest PT
One hour before meals and two hours after meals
What should you do before postural drainage
Administer a bronchodilator or nebulizer 30 minutes to one hour before
What should a client do after each set of vibrations
Cough
How long should a client remain in one position for chest PT
10-15 minutes
Spirometery improves what
Pulmonary ventilation
Spirometery counteracts what
Effects of anesthesia or hypoventilation
Spirometery loosens what
Respiratory secretions
What does spirometery facilitate
Gas exchange
Spirometery and expand what
A collapsed aveoli