Recommended Chest Percussion Therapy Positions & Spots

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Upper Lobes - Position 1 Patient leans back on pillow at 30º angle. Percussion is applied to the area between clavicle and top of scapula on each side.	Upper Lobes - Position 2 Patient leans over pillow at 30º angle. Percussion is applied to upper back on both sides.	Upper Lobes - Position 3 Patient lies on back with pillow under knees. Percussion is applied to area between clavicle and nipple on both sides.
Lower Lobes - Position 1 Patient lies on abdomen, then rotates ¼ turn upward. Percussion is applied over uppermost portion of lower ribs on each side.	Lower Lobes - Position 2 Patient lies down on abdomen. Percussion is applied over lower ribs close to spine on each side.	Lower Lobes - Position 3 Patient lies on abdomen. Percussion is applied over middle of back at tip of scapula on either side of spine.
Left Upper Lobe Patient lies on right side and rotates ¼ turn backward. Percussion therapy is applied over left nipple area.	Right Middle Lobe Patient lies on left side and rotates ¼ turn backwards. Percussion is applied over right nipple area.