Hyperinflation therapy

what is hyperinflation therapy

lung expansion maneuver

what exactly happens in hyperinflation therapy

Subjects the lungs to volumes greater than normal to reinflate collapsed areas and improve gas exchange

hyperinflation is used to prevent

atelectasis

two types of hyperinflation therapy

Incentive spirometry
Intermittent positive-pressure breathing

Incentive Spirometer

low-level resistance breathing exercise, SMI, visual motivation

abbreviation SMI

sustained maximal inspiration

sustained maximal inspiration

taking a deep breath in, filling the lungs to their maximum capacity, and then holding that breath for a specified period before exhaling

incentive spirometer is also know as

sustained maximum inspiration (SMI)

who should not use an incentive spirometer

patients with no cognitive abilities

Types of incentive spirometers

volume oriented

flow oriented

volume oriented spirometer

focus on the total volume of air exchanged

flow oriented spirometer

used to measure the flow rate of air during inhalation and exhalation

how many breaths should a patient do on an icentive spirometer

10 breaths per hour

how should a patient use a incentive spirometer pre op and post op

pre op 2600 ml

post op 1300ml

incentive spirometer

patients need to be reminded to inhale not exhale

check connection for leaks

Intermittent positive pressure breathing

a machine delivers short bursts of pressurized air into the lungs to help a person breathe

helps lung expansion

positive pressure breathing

intermittent positive pressure can be

flow, pressure, time cycled

intermittent positive pressure indications

treat atelectasis

pulmonary edema

improve cough

when to not use intermittent positive pressure

pneumothorax

intracranial pressure

hypotension