Postural Drainage: Lower Lobes (Sides)Illustration adapted with permission from the
University of Wisconsin Medical School Infants: Lay your infant on his or her side, being sure to
keep the head and upper body as flat as possible. Clap with a cupped hand below
the armpit on each side. To prevent the chance of reflux, do not tip your
infant so that he or she is in a head-down position for postural
drainage. Toddlers and older: Lay your
child on his or her side, with the head and upper body tipped down at a
30-degree angle. Clap with a cupped hand below the armpit on each side. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerCatherine O'Malley, RRT - Respiratory Therapy Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Catherine O'Malley, RRT - Respiratory Therapy |
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