This video demonstrates how to perform an Assisted Cough and Breath Stacking while lying in bed, a technique essential for clearing mucus and maintaining lung health after a spinal cord injury. You will learn how to coordinate with an assistant to use a manual resuscitator bag and apply a strategic stomach thrust to increase cough pressure safely. The guide also outlines critical safety contraindications—such as pregnancy or recent surgery—and provides clear indicators for ensuring the technique is performed effectively.
This video is sponsored by the Spinal Cord Injury of Ontario.