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What is Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation? (IPV)
The combination of high frequency phased pulse gas delivery and the administration of a dense aerosol
What is the high frequency breath delivery for IPV?
100-250 breaths / min
What is the low tidal volume for breath delivery with the IPV?
<100 mL / breath
What is the breath triggering with the IPV?
where the pt manually triggers a breath
What kind of aerosol delivery does the IPV provide?
Continuous DENSE aerosol delivery
IPV compared with SVN or IPPB has double the volume, why?
b/c of the addition of saline
What are the conceptual perspective of the IPV theray?
1- IPPB at a higher frequency has lower tidal volumes
2- High frequency causes "gas trapping" and a pressure splint
3-Not all the tidal breath is exhaled
4- The "pressure splint" hyperinflates the lungs
What are the clinical GOALS for IPV?
1- Reduce air trapping in Asthma / COPD pts
2- Aids in mobilization of screation
(IPV is similar to CPT only internal)
3- Prevent or reverse atelectasis
( removal of secreations reduces mucus plugging / air trapping)
4- Optimize delivery of bronchodilators
What are the hazards of IPV therapy?
1- Hypocapnea (hyperventilation)
2- Hypoventilation (hypoxic drive)
3- Baro-Effects (pressure effects)
4- Decreased cardiac output
5- Increased ICP
6- Pneumothroax
IPV works on ________ and ________
Pressure and frequency
What is the function of the percussionator on the IPV?
Pneumatically power, time cycled pressure controller

Pneumatic heart of the ventilator
Why does the percussionator give a pulsed delivery of about 10 psi?
pulsed b/c it's to high for direct application to the lungs.
What is the volume delivery on the IPV
1- Controlled by pressure 25-40 psi
How is the frequency controlled on the IPV ventilator?
Controlled / adjusted via the Percussion control
What is the phasitron?
the interface between the percussionator and the patient circuit

Pneumatic clutch
What is the function of the phasitron?
the venture reduces / dampens the pressure from the percussionator so its full pressure isn't applied to the lungs.
What is the operation of the phasitron during INSPIRATION?
gas pressure distorts a diaphragm sliding a venturi forward CLOSING the exhalation port.
Ambient air is drawn through the venturi at a (1:5) ratio so aerosol can be given
What happens to the phasitron during EXHALATION?
a spring slide the venturi back, opening the exhalation port and the pt can exhale
How do you correctly assmble the IPV circuit?
Its color coded so match them up
Yellow
Red
Green
White
What is the IPV-1C ventilator?
1- "Standard" acute care ventilator

2- Used in the hospitals
What is the "SPANKER" ventilator?
1- Requires an E cylinder / portable compressor
2- External regulator
3- Designed for home use
What is the TPX?
1- Its a transport ventilator
2- Requires an E cylinder / external regulator
3- manually triggered breath
4-manually triggered expiratory hold
How do you troubleshoot the IPV ventilator?
1- check circuit
2- check phasitron
3- check directional flow of 1 way valves
4- PATIENTS INSTRUCTION
How do you assess the outcomes of IPV therapy?

What do you look for?
1- change in sputum production
2- change in breath sounds
3- improved pt subjective response
4- change in Vital signs dec. HR,RR
5- improved CXR
6- Improved ABGs
If you increase the frequency in the IPV what happens to pressure?
Pressure will decrease
What happens to frequency if you increase the pressure with IPV therapy?
Frequency will decrease
Postural drainage by itself is effective in ?????
Mobilization and secretion removal
There are _______ postural drainage positions, which drain _________ bronchopulmonary segments
12 positions

18 segments
Define postural drainage?
a technique where the patient is positioned in specific ways that allow gravity to facilitate the removal of pulmonary secretions
What is chest percussion?

Manual CPT
Clapping the hands over the appropriate pulmonary segment during postural drainage
What is the idea behind the manual CPT?

Clapping
The clapping traps an air pocket between the hand and the chest wall
What effect does clapping have on the patient?
1- the clapping causes a vibration to occur in the lung parenchyma

2- physically shakes the musous loose so the patient can cough it out
How can percussion be accomplished mechanically?
1- pneumatic devices

2- electric devices

3-palm cups / "FLippers" for peds
What is the goal of doing vibration on a pt?

shaking your fingers
to help force mucous to the larger airways so pt can cough it out
How do you perform vibration?
its an isometric maneuver that is performed ONLY during exhalation
What is the common sequencing of techniques for CPT?
1- Postural drainage

2- Percussion

3- Vibration
What are the segments and lobes of the Right Upper Lung?
RUL:
Apical
Anterior / Posterior
What are the segments / lobes of the right middle lobe?
RML:
Lateral
Medial
What are the segments / lobes of the Right lower lobe?
RLL:
Superior basal
Lateral basal
Anterior basal
Posterior basal
Medial basal
What is the upper division of the Left upper lobe?
LUL:
Apical
Posterior
Anterior

"upper division of LUL"
What is the middle division of the left upper lobe?
Superior lingula
Inferior lingula
What are the segments / lobes of the left lower lobe?
Superior basal
Lateral basal
Anterior basal
Posterior basal
What are the clinical indication for CPT with pts that have ACUTE pulmonary conditions?
1- Hypersecretion

2- Retained secretions

3- Lobar / segmental atelecasis
What are the clinical indications for CPT for pts that have CHRONIC pulmonary conditions?
1- Copious secretion ie:
Cystic Fibrosis
2- COPD
Emphysema
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
What kinds of conditions would CPT be warranted?
1- Acute pulmonary conditions
2- Chronic pulmonary conditions
3- Prophylactic use
Why would you use CPT for prophylactic use?
1- For the prevention of post-op complications
2- Neuromuscular disorders
Ones that effect the diaphragm
What post -op complications can CPT help prevent?
1-Pneumonia

2-Atelectasis
What kind of Neuromuscular disorders benefit from the prophylactic use of CPT?
1- muscular dystrophy

2- Myasthenia gravis
What are the complication / hazards associated with CPT?
1-Hemorrhage
2-Rib Fx
3- Increased intracranial pressure
4-Hypoxemia
5- Imparied Cardiac output
6-Increased airway resistance
How is a hemorrhage caused with CPT?
In patients that have pulmonary abscess (empyema) or bronchopulmonary fistula
"NEED TO DRAIN THE EMPYEMA FIRST" (PUS)
How is rib Fx a complication of CPT?
msiapplied pressure via mechanical or manual techniques

Be careful of young / elderly patients
why is increased intracranial pressure a complication for CPT?
Has to do with patient positionig not the percussion.
Don't modify position id the patient has a:
CLOSED HEAD INJURY / POST CRANIOTOMY
Why is hypoxemia a hazard with CPT?
Worsening of V/Q mismatch
NEVER PUT THE DISEASED SIDE DOWN! you move blood away from the good area
How can impaired cardiac output be a hazard for CPT?
patient may have an underlining cardiovascular disease.
Its position related
How can CPT increase airway resistance?
Loose secretions may obstruct other areas.

If your pt is experiencing bronchospasms use a bronchodilator prior to CPT
what is the AARC CPGs indications for Postural Drainage Therapy PDT?
1- Turning

2- Postural Drainage

3- External manipulation of the Thorax
Why is Turning an indication for the AARC to do CPT?
1- inability of the pt to change body positions
2-poor oxygenation b/c of position
3-presence of atelectasis
4-presence of artificial airway
Why is Postural drainage an indication for the AARC to do CPT?
1-evidence/suggestion of difficulty w/secretion clearance
2-difficulty clearing secretions w/expectorated sputum production greater than 25 ml/day
3-mucous plugging
4-foreign body in artificial airway
Why is External Manipulation of the thorax an indication by the AARC for CPT?
To assist movement of secretions b/c of sputum volume / consistency
What are the AARC CPGs for complications with CPT?
1-hypoxemia
2-increased cranial pressure
3-acute hypotension during procedure
4-Pulmonary Hemorrhage
5-Pain/injury to muscles of rib/spine
6-Vomiting / aspiration
7-bronchospasm
8-Dysrhythmias
How would a doctor order CPT?
1-location of treatment
Lobes / segments
2-Duration of TX (20min)
3-Frequency of TX (Q4hr, QID,TID)
How would you find the location of TX for CPT?
1- HX, what is the problem?
2-Is CPT warreanted?
3-Look up lab work: CXR, ABG
4-Physical assessment:
Auscultation-correlates w/CXR
Percussion-areas of dullness
What are the AARC outcomes / goals
for PDT Postural drainage therapy?
1- change in sputum production
2-Change in BS of the segments being drained
3- Pt subjective response to therapy
4-Change in vital signs
5-Change in CXR
6-change in ABG / O2 saturation
7-Change in Ventilator varibles
How do you chart CPT?
1- lobe / segment drained
2-time of postural drainage
3-percussion technique
manual / mechanical
4-Effectiveness of therapy
Pt cough: productive / non, color, quantity of sputum
5-Pt subjective response, HR, SpO2
6-Pre/Post assessment: HR,BS, RR
What is breathing retraining?
Breathing exercises to increase lung expansion
What are the goals of breathing retraining?
1- increase lung expansion
2-improve / reverse atelectasis
3-promote / improve the cough
What are the breathing retraining exercises types?
1-Controlled cough
2-pursed lip breathing
3-Abdominal breathing
4-Sniffing
5-Panting
6-Unilateral chest expansion
What is the "Controlled cough" technique?
3 strong deep breaths and cough
Used with post-op pt
Most effective with splinting
What is the "pursed lip breathing" technique?
Technique creates a back pressure w/in the lungs

1-Inhale through nose
2-than exhale through pursed lips
What is the Abdominal breathing technique?
Increases the depth of inspiration

Involves the abdominal muscels
What is the "Sniffing" technique?
Increases inspiratory depth

Increases intrathoracic pressure
What is the "Panting" technique?
Used to stimulate a coughof support
What is the "Unilateral chest expansion" technique?
Designed to improve one lobe, Lung, or segment at a time
What is the purpose of good body mechanics?
Injury Prevention
What are the general rules employed in good body mechanics?
1-Use good body alignment: bend your knees
2-Position your feet to provide a good base of support
3-Move close to your pt
How would you position your pt to be "PRONE"?
lay your pt on their STOMACH with the bed flat
Pillow under ankles
Pillow under head if desired
How would you position your pt to be "SUPINE"?
Lying your patient on their BACK, bed flat
Pillow under head
What is the "SIMS" position?
Pt lying on their side, w/upper leg moved forward to prevent rolling into prone position
Pillow under head, under upper arm, under upper knee-ankle for support
What is the Semi-Flowlers poistion?
Sitting upright w/head of the bed between 20-35 degrees
Pillow under head
That is the "Trendelenberg's" position?
Pt on their BACK with foot of the bed elevated 18 inches tilting entire plane of the bed
What is the "Reverse Trendelenberg's" position?
Pt on their BACK with the head of the bed at 18inches with the entire plane descending down
What is PEP Therapy?
application of positive pressure during exhalation
Pt exhales to ambient pressure
What is a typical therapy session?
10-20 breaths followed by coughing
Can be self-administered
What is the flutter valve therapy?
AKA: Acupella
Pt exhales against the resistance of a ball the oscillates up / down

Therapy pattern similar to PEP
What is the HFCWO?
High frequency chest wall oscillation therapy

Pneumatic Vest that gets the vibrations into the lungs
What is the Emerson Coughassist MI-E?
Maximal inspiration / expiration
Applies +pressure than -pressure to the airways
Pushes air in than sucks it out!
How would you drain the Anterior Apical segments of the R / L upper lobes?
Position pt sitting / leaning back at a 45 degrees

Percuss just below the clavicle
How would you drain the Posterior Apical segments of the R /L upper lobes?
Position pt sitting / leaning FORWARD about 45 degrees

Percuss just above scapula w/fingers extending up onto the shoulders
How would you drain the Anterior segments of the R/L upper Lobes
Position the pt supine (back) with the bed flat

Percuss just above the nipple
How would you Drain the posterior segment of the LUL
Position pt 1/4 turn from prone resting on the R side w/head of bed elevated 18inches

Percuss over the L scapula
How would you drain the Posterior segment of the RUL?
Position pt 1/4 turn prone resting on L side with bed flat

percuss just above R scapula
How would you drain the Lingulas?
Position pt 1/4 from supine resting R side w/foot of bed elevated 18in

Percuss just above the L nipple and under the armpit
How would you drain the RML?
Position pt 1/4 from turn from supine w/foot of bed elevated 12in

Percuss just above the R nipple and under the armpit
How would you drain the Anterior basal segments of the R /L lung?
position pt supine (back) w/foot of bed elevated 18-20 inches

Percuss over lower lobes
How would you drain the Posterior basal segments of the R / L lungs
position pt prone (stomach) w/foot of the bed elevated 18-20 inches

Percuss over the lower ribs
How would you drain the L lateral segment of the Lower Lobes
Position pt on the R side w/foot of the bed elevated 18-20 inches

Percuss over the lower ribs
How would you drain the R lateral segment of the lower lobes?
Position the pt on the L side w/foot of the bed elevated 18-20 inches

Percuss over the lower ribs
How would drain the superior segments of the R / L lower lobes?
Position pt prone (stomach) w/bed flat

Percuss just below the lower margin of the scapula