Assisted Cough Technique
Commonly used after surgery to provide support to an incised area and decrease pain on coughing.
While the patient attempts to cough the area is braced by the patient (or assistant) using pillow, folded blanket or extended hand placed over the incision.
Gentle pressure is applied for bracing only during the attempt to cough.
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