WHAT IS POSITIONING AND MANUAL TECHNIQUES?

WHAT IS POSITIONING AND MANUAL TECHNIQUES?

Placing a baby into different positions for airway clearance will help air to move to all the different parts of the lungs to clear mucus.

Percussion (Pats)

Rhythmical patting on the chest wall with a cupped hand (or fingers in babies) and relaxed wrists helps loosen mucus from the airways.

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