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Position #4

Lingula

Lingula Postural Drainage

Lingula

Artwork by Carolyn Russell
The patient lies with their head down toward the foot of the bed on the right side, hips and legs up on pillows. The body should be rotated about a quarter-turn towards the back. A pillow can also be placed behind the patient and their legs slightly bent with another pillow between the knees. The caregiver percusses and vibrates just outside the nipple area.

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