Chest Physiotherapy

In this lesson we are going to explain chest physiotherapy and how it is used to increase oxygenation in some clients with respiratory disorders.  We will also discuss priority nursing interventions to prevent complications and review client education on deep breathing and coughing exercises.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Describe chest physiotherapy
2. State indications for performing chest physiotherapy
3. Demonstrate understanding of potential complications of chest physiotherapy
4. plain nursing interventions before and during chest physiotherapy