Comparison of Anterior Chest Compression Assist and Abdominal Thrust Assist Technique COPD

Comparative Effects of Anterior Chest Compression Assist and Abdominal Thrust Assist Technique on Sputum Diary, Oxygen Saturation, Expiratory Flow Rate, and Dyspnea in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique.

Patient is instructed to take in a deep breath and hold it. Then, just as the patient is instructed to cough, the therapist applies a quick push up and in under the diaphragm with the heel of the hand. In Anterior chest compression: the therapist places one arm across the patient's pectorals and the other parallel to it. After the patient takes a maximal breath, the therapist pushes down to help the patient cough. The greatest force is applied through the lower chest during expulsion. A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given abdominal thrust assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique. Baseline treatment given to both groups will include percussion and tapping. The data collected will then be analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25.

Inclusion Criteria:

• uncontrolled Tachycardia
• Unconscious patients
• In neuro-compromised patients with Cognitive dysfunction
• Recent esophageal surgery
• Acute abdominal distension -Recent Broncho-pleural fistula - Pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax hemothorax
• Unstable head and neck fracture

Exclusion Criteria:

• Breathlessness, Cough and sputum scale (BCSS)
• Modified Borg Dyspnea scale
• Peak Flow Meter
• Pulse Oximeter