Vibration maneuvers that increase the velocity and turbulence of air exhaled by the patient. Objective: – Help to mobilize and eliminate...

Percussion maneuvers that through gentle blows on the patient’s thorax, mechanically dislodges and displaces secretions adhering to the...

Patient mobilization, scheduled and planned according to the lung segment to be drained. Objectives: – Help mobilize and eliminate...

Breathing exercises that elicit cough stimulation. Objectives: – Help to mobilize and eliminate secretions produced in the respiratory...

Mechanical device that helps the patient maintain maximal inspiratory effort. Technique that uses a visual incentive (two or three balls...

Set of measures taken by the nurse to help mobilize and eliminate the secretions produced in the respiratory tract. These measures can...

Delivery of the prescribed amount of oxygen to a patient with a tracheostomy. Objectives: – Improve the patient’s respiratory status. –...

Delivery of the prescribed amount of oxygen through the tent. Objectives: – Improve the respiratory status of the patient. – Prevent...

Delivery of prescribed amount of oxygen through nasal goggles. Objectives: – Improve the patient’s respiratory status. – Prevent injury...

Delivery of prescribed amount of oxygen through a mask. Objectives: – Improve the patient’s respiratory status. – Prevent injury to the...

Therapeutic use of oxygen performed by the nurse for the proper administration of oxygen, at a concentration or pressure greater than...

Preparation of the patient who is to undergo surgery. Objectives: – Assist the patient to understand and prepare for surgery. – Provide...