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What position is considered nonphysiological and deleterious to oxygen transport?
Which position is underutilized clinically despite its significant powerful effect on oxygen transport?
Which positioning technique accentuates anteroposterior expansion at the expense of transverse excursion of the dependent chest wall?
Which position augments oxygen transport in some patients by improving pulmonary mechanics?
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What is another term for chest physiotherapy involving chest physical therapy, bronchial drainage, and postural drainage therapy?
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Which patient group is indicated for positioning aids like manual turns and chest physiotherapy due to being moderately hemodynamically unstable?
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What is the frequency range for manual vibration during chest physiotherapy?
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Which equipment is recommended for infants during chest physiotherapy?
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What is the proper body position of the caregiver important for during chest physiotherapy?
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When performing shaking during chest physiotherapy, what should the caregiver do at the peak of inspiration?
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Where should the caregiver place their hands when performing shaking during chest physiotherapy?
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What clothing item should be placed over the patient's skin during chest physiotherapy?
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What is a contraindication for the Trendelenburg position?
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Which position is contraindicated for patients with intracranial pressure (ICP) >20 mm Hg?
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What aids in positioning might be used for home treatment?
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Which technique involves a gentle, high-frequency force applied through a sustained co-contraction of the caregiver’s upper extremities?
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What is a common device used for manual percussion?
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When should a patient be encouraged to take deep breaths and cough during postural drainage?
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Which technique involves applying a rhythmical force with cupped hands against the thorax over the involved lung segments?
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Study Notes
Positioning and Oxygen Transport
- The head-down position is considered nonphysiological and deleterious to oxygen transport.
- The lateral position is underutilized clinically despite its significant powerful effect on oxygen transport.
Positioning Techniques
- The side-lying position accentuates anteroposterior expansion at the expense of transverse excursion of the dependent chest wall.
- The prone position augments oxygen transport in some patients by improving pulmonary mechanics.
Chest Physiotherapy
- Chest physiotherapy is also known as chest physical therapy, bronchial drainage, and postural drainage therapy.
- Patients who are moderately hemodynamically unstable are indicated for positioning aids like manual turns and chest physiotherapy.
Manual Vibration and Chest Physiotherapy
- The frequency range for manual vibration during chest physiotherapy is 5-20 Hz.
- A percussion cup or a soft rubber diaphragm is recommended for infants during chest physiotherapy.
Caregiver Positioning and Technique
- The proper body position of the caregiver is important for during chest physiotherapy, with the caregiver's arms at the level of the patient's chest.
- When performing shaking during chest physiotherapy, the caregiver should hold the patient's chest at the peak of inspiration.
- The caregiver should place their hands over the patient's lung segments, with the fingers together and thumbs apart, when performing shaking.
- A towel or cloth should be placed over the patient's skin during chest physiotherapy.
Contraindications
- The Trendelenburg position is contraindicated for patients with acute spinal cord injuries or unstable spinal fractures.
- The Trendelenburg position is also contraindicated for patients with intracranial pressure (ICP) >20 mm Hg.
Home Treatment and Techniques
- Pillows or wedges might be used as aids in positioning for home treatment.
- The technique of manual percussion involves a gentle, high-frequency force applied through a sustained co-contraction of the caregiver's upper extremities.
- A common device used for manual percussion is a cup or a soft rubber diaphragm.
- When performing postural drainage, the patient should be encouraged to take deep breaths and cough.
- The technique of manual percussion involves applying a rhythmical force with cupped hands against the thorax over the involved lung segments.
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Test your knowledge on physiotherapy techniques and exercises commonly used in rehabilitation, such as aerobic training, breathing exercises, postural drainage, manual techniques, and range-of-motion exercises. Understand the importance of maintaining an upright and moving position for optimal human function.