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Sputum - Coggle Diagram
Sputum
Breathing control
Diaphragmatic or relaxed breathing - breathing gently through the nose using as little effort as posssible
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emphasis on rhythmic breathing, avoiding breath holding and relaxation of the shoulder girdle
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HUFF
Forced expiration through open mouth and glottis - instruction to huff out like your trying to stream up a window
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Manual Techniques
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commonly carried out in modified postural drainage positions - interspersed with huffing and coughing
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precautions
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Over incisions, burns or frail skin
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Postural Drainage
Use the effect of gravity to encourage drainage from the segments of the lungs to the central airways
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retained secretions are a problem because the encourage infection and inflammation. accumulation may also impair gas exchange
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