Percussions/vibration

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxFUPdFc1eM 

1. Position patient
2. Make sure they have a thin shirt or use a towel  
3. Percussion 
   • Rhythmic strikes with cupped hands for 2-3 minutes 
4. Vibration 
   • Place one hand over the over and vibrate 
   • Make sure your hands move only on expiration and along the ribs 
5. Cough (huff cough) 
6. Rest 
7. Review breathing exercise 
8. Repeat (Tx should not be longer than 45-60 mins) 

• Contraindications 
  • Look at chest PT