cardio prac

to increase the amount of air in your lungs

involves taking deep breaths with an inspiratory hold

• SOB pain dizziness

• all of chest visible • feet on ground manual handling for pe

demonstrate on self-first - slow deep breath in - inspiratory hold - relaxed expiration - allows pt to rest in b/w sets (2X5 breaths) - hand support on ribs

involves taking normal/relaxed breaths

to help move air in and out of your lungs

pain sob dizziness

sitting up, feet on ground - pillows if needed

• demo technique on self • stand to side of pt teach correct technique: • appropriate hand position to facilitate relaxation • especially accessory muscle use inspiration: normal side expiration: relaxed

to help clear secretions

a technique called a huff where you will actively push the air out of your lungs

• take a breath in (to specified lung volume) • keep mouth and glottis open • hard sharp breath out (from high lung volume) OR • longer breath out (from mid lung volume) demo technique

• get pt to perform 1-2 huffs • ensure pt head is facing away • ensure tissues of mug is ready before teaching

to help clear secretions

learn to perform an effective cough

pain SOB dizziness

• take a deep breath in • hold your breath • tighten your abs • cough forcefully repeat twice

to help move secretions from (describe area)

uses gravity to drain secretions

pain, SOB, dizziness, headache

• when was your last recent meal • any stomach reflux problems • any recent eye surgery • any sinus problems

upright sitting (non-modified from original)

supine, bed flat (non modified)