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Chest PT Station
Manual Percussion and Vibration
Purpose
- Loosen and clear secretions retained in the lungs and bronchi.
Applies To
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
Equipment/Supplies
- One to four pillows, depending on the client’s comfort and posture.
- Comfortable surface that can be slanted (hospital bed, tilt table or chair).
- Glass of water.
- Tissues and paper bag.
- Emesis basin.
- Loose towel or single layer of clothing over chest wall.
- Mechanical vibrator or percussion (optional).
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