Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Intervention: Patient Positions for Postural Drainage
Indications: It is indicated for patients in whom cough is insufficient to clear thick, tenacious, or localized secretions.
Examples:
Cystic fibrosis
Bronchiectasis
Atelectasis
Lung abscess
Pneumonia
Contraindications
Increased ICP
Unstable head or neck injury
Active hemorrhage or hemoptysis
Recent spinal injury
Rib fracture
Flail chest
Uncontrolled hypertension
Anticoagulation
Thoracic surgeries
