Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Intervention: Patient Positions for Postural Drainage Indications: It is indicated for patients in whom cough is insufficient to clear thick, tenacious, or localized secretions. Examples: Cystic fibrosis Bronchiectasis Atelectasis Lung abscess Pneumonia Contraindications Increased ICP Unstable head or neck injury Active hemorrhage or hemoptysis Recent spinal injury Rib fracture Flail chest Uncontrolled hypertension
