Airway Clearance Therapy—Part 1: The Basics
September 20, 2022
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Airway Clearance Therapy—Part 1: The Basics
This video was created by a member of the CHEST community.
This video discusses the indications and contraindications for airway clearance therapy. It also reviews the most basic forms of airway clearance: chest physiotherapy, positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy, and oscillatory PEP therapy. Future videos in this series will review cough assist devices, VEST therapy, and IPV/MetaNeb therapy. These are all important topics for clinicians who care for patients with excessive secretions or reduced ability to effectively cough.
Learning Objectives
- List the forms of airway clearance therapy
- Understand postural drainage use and techniques
- Review oscillatory PEP therapy
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