Chest Physical Therapy (CPT) | Medical Definition (Explainer Video)

What is Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Airway Clearance Therapy
Airway Clearance Therapy is a group of noninvasive techniques that can be used to mobilize secretions for removal in order to improve gas exchange. One of the primary types is known as CPT, or chest physical therapy.

➡️ What is CPT?
CPT is a type of therapy that is used to facilitate the removal of secretions from the lungs. It involves a variety of techniques, including chest percussion and vibration, directed coughing, postural drainage, and other types of breathing and conditioning exercises. This type of therapy is typically performed on patients by a Respiratory Therapist with the goal of clearing mucus from the airways and lungs.

➡️ How to Perform CPT
It involves striking the lungs manually with your hands, with a cuff, or with an automatic percussor. These rhythmic strikes and vibrations help loosen secretions from the airways. This makes it easier for the patient to cough up for removal.

➡️ Postural Drainage
Postural drainage is another technique that can be used which involves positioning the patient in a way that allows gravity and mechanical energy to drain secretions into the central airways. This also helps with removal by coughing or suctioning.

➡️ CPT Indications
The primary indication for CPT is the presence of retained secretions. That is why it's commonly recommended in patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Airway Clearance Therapy
0:37 - What is CPT?
1:06 - How to Perform CPT
1:21 - Postural Drainage
1:37 - CPT Indications

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