Question | Answer |
Upper Lobes Apical Segment: Left and Right Anterior | Sitting: Lean back against a pillow; clap above the clavicles between the neck and shoulder. |
Upper Lobes Apical Segment: Left and Right Posterior | Sitting: Lean forward onto a pillow; clap on both sides of the back above the scapula. Fingers should be positioned slightly over the shoulder. |
Upper Lobes Anterior Segment: Left and Right | Supine: Lie flat on back with pillow under knees for comfort; clap on both sides just below the clavicles and above the nipple line. |
Upper Lobes Left Posterior Segment | Side: Lie on right side with head and shoulders elevated on pillows. Make 1/4 turn forward; clap over the left scapula. |
Upper Lobes Right Posterior Segment | Side: Lie on left side. Place a pillow in front from the shoulders to the hips and roll slightly forward onto it; clap over the right scapula. |
Upper Lobes Left Lingula | Side: Elevate bottom of bed 14-16 inches. Lie on right side. Place pillow behind from the shoulders to the hips and roll slightly back onto it; clap over left nipple. |
Middle Lobe Right Middle Lobe | Side: Elevate bottom of bed 14-16 inches. Lie on left side. Place pillow behind from the shoulders to the hips and roll slightly back onto it; clap over selected lobe. |
Lower Lobes Superior Segments: Left and Right | Prone: Lie flat on stomach; place pillow under the stomach area for added comfort and clap over the middle back at the tip of the scapula. |
Lower Lobes Lateral Basal Segment: Left and Right | Side: Elevate bottom of bed 20 inches. Lie on opposing side; clap at lower ribs. A pillow under the waist may help to keep the spine straight. |
Lower Lobes Anterior Basal Segment: Left and Right | Supine: Elevate bottom of bed 18-20 inches. Lie on back and place a pillow under the knees; clap at the lower ribs on both sides. |
Lower Lobes Posterior Basal Segment: Left and Right | Prone: Elevate bottom of bed 18-20 inches. Lie on stomach and place pillow under the hips; clap at the lower ribs on both sides. |