Lesson 2.2 – Positioning/modified postural drainage positions

The following video forms part of Child Health International’s series of masterclasses in the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of cystic fibrosis – the full list of available resources is available here.

This video is intended as training material for medical professionals only. We do not recommend they are used by patients, or by parents or guardians, without proper medical advice and supervision.

Physiotherapy

Ages 0-4

Positioning/modified postural drainage positions

(This is only suitable for children greater than 6 months old)

These Master Classes in physiotherapy are brought to you by Child Health International in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis and the European Cystic Fibrosis Society’s Physiotherapy Special International Interest Group, in association with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

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Quiz 2.2 – Positioning/modified postural drainage positions

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What principles does positioning encourage?

Improves CFTR function

Encourages ventilation and airflow to local lung regions

Changes the viscosity of the mucus

Utilizes gravity to move secretions

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What precautions must you be aware of?

If the baby is awake or asleep

Causing the baby to cough

Head down positions

If the baby has croup

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Percussion is the term used to describe…

Playing an instrument during physiotherapy

Gas exchange across a cell membrane

A cupped rhythmical clapping

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