2-15
2-15. PRECAUTIONS
When administering percussion, it is necessary to observe the following precautions:
a. Avoid fatiguing the patient by modifying positions according to the patient's tolerance.
b. Avoid performing percussion immediately before or within one hour after meals to avoid nausea, vomiting, and aspiration.
c. Avoid percussing over the spine, liver, kidneys, or spleen to avoid injury.
d. Avoid percussing over a female patient's breasts.
e. Place a towel over the bare skin or percuss over the patient's clothing. Do not percuss over buttons, snaps, or zippers.
f. Remove rings or any other jewelry that might scratch or bruise the patient.
