I also should add that I only have bronchiectasis, not cystic fibrosis, so the main objective is to clear the mucus from where it collects in the smooth scar tissue. I also recommend using daily 3% hypertonic saline nebulizer before percussing. It really loosens up the mucus and has the added benefit of preventing infections. Bacteria does not like to grow in SALT!
I agree. I made this novice video for my family to learn how to do percussion on me, but have since found better positions for mucus clearing. Looking back on it now, I can see that my posture was not angled down and the cupping on the shoulders was not useful. I did clear mucus from her having done 15 min. of it prior to the video. But now my fiance really gets the lower lobes, and I hang over the back of the couch. Works like a charm!
First of all, I have CF and am 50 years old and I would not be alive if I recv'd this kind of therapy. Oh my gosh, this is a mockery of CPT, it's very upsetting to see the RN clapping up on the shoulder area, there aren't any segmental pushes on the areas to force the coughs after each percussion area. I have watched many CPT videos and the one that is the best is Michelle's video. Please watch!
Your kidding me, aren't you? Your hand positions were all over the place. Even on her upper arm. Lungs are not there.!! This is such a bad demonstration of how to do proper CPT.
I also should add that I only have bronchiectasis, not cystic fibrosis, so the main objective is to clear the mucus from where it collects in the smooth scar tissue. I also recommend using daily 3% hypertonic saline nebulizer before percussing. It really loosens up the mucus and has the added benefit of preventing infections. Bacteria does not like to grow in SALT!
kyramillerphilly 9 months ago
I agree. I made this novice video for my family to learn how to do percussion on me, but have since found better positions for mucus clearing. Looking back on it now, I can see that my posture was not angled down and the cupping on the shoulders was not useful. I did clear mucus from her having done 15 min. of it prior to the video. But now my fiance really gets the lower lobes, and I hang over the back of the couch. Works like a charm!
kyramillerphilly 9 months ago
First of all, I have CF and am 50 years old and I would not be alive if I recv'd this kind of therapy. Oh my gosh, this is a mockery of CPT, it's very upsetting to see the RN clapping up on the shoulder area, there aren't any segmental pushes on the areas to force the coughs after each percussion area. I have watched many CPT videos and the one that is the best is Michelle's video. Please watch!
I never saw patient bring up anything.
linlinb125 9 months ago
Very sad demonstration. NOT agressive at all!! So sorry you all don't know any better. Please watch the video "michelle's cpt".
ABCsofCPT 9 months ago
Your kidding me, aren't you? Your hand positions were all over the place. Even on her upper arm. Lungs are not there.!! This is such a bad demonstration of how to do proper CPT.
laurijp18 10 months ago