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Airway Care/ Chest Percussion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chest Percussion Purpose: | Mechanically dislodge secretions |
| Chest Percussion Indications: | * in combination with postural drainage * secretions difficult to dislodge |
| Chest Percussion Hazards and Contraindications: | * soft tissue trauma * fractured ribs * hemoptysis/ pulmonary hemorrhage * metastatic conditions * pulmonary emboli * TB * Untreated Pneumothorax (Absolute contraindication) |
| Chest Percussion Technique | Cupped hand position thumb next to finger, wrist relax Rhythmic percussion over area to be drained Mechanical percussion or vibrations devices used if pt. doesn't tolerate manual percussion |
| Chest Percussion Percussor Malfunctions | change to alternative method- manual percussion |