Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) Questions and Graded Answers, 100% Guarantee

Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) Questions and Graded Answers, 100%
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Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) - A term used in reference to a number of techniques designed
to assist with bronchial hygiene or the mobilization of secretions


CPT techniques - -Postural drainage
-Percussion
-Vibration
-Coughing techniques
-Breathing retraining


Goals of CPT - -Prevent an accumulation of secretions
-Improve mobilization of secretions
-Promote more efficient breathing patterns
-Improve the distribution of ventilation
-Improve cardiopulmonary exercise tolerance


Prophylactic indications for CPT - -High risk surgery patients
-Post-op & Neurological patients unable to cough effectively
-Ventilator patients that tend to retain secretions
-Patient with primary disease with poor bronchial hygiene (ex. Cystic Fibrosis & Bronchiectisis)


Therapeutics indications for CPT - -Atelactisis caused by secretions
-Retained secretions
-Abnormal breathing pattern due to pulmonary dysfunction
-Musculoskeletal deformity that makes breathing pattern or cough ineffective
-COPD patient with decreased exercise tolerance