Pediatric Sinus Drainage OMT Module

American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians

Robert Hostoffer, DO,FACOP, FAAP

edited by Eric Hegybeli, DO, FACOP

Background:

Andrew Taylor Still, was born in Virginia in 1828, the son of a Methodist minister and physician. At an early age, Still decided to follow in his father's footsteps as a physician. After studying medicine and serving an apprenticeship under his father, Still became a licensed M.D. in the state of Missouri. Later, in the early 1860's, he completed additional coursework at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Kansas City, Missouri. He went on to serve as a surgeon in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Background:

After the Civil War and following the death of three of his children from spinal meningitis in 1864, Still concluded that the orthodox medical practices of his day were frequently ineffective, and sometimes harmful. He devoted the next ten years of his life to studying the human body and finding better ways to treat disease.

Background:

His research and clinical observations led him to believe that the musculoskeletal system played a vital role in health and disease and that the body contained all of the elements needed to maintain health, if properly stimulated. Still believed that by correcting problems in the body's structure, through the use of manual techniques now known as osteopathic manipulative treatment, the body's ability to function and to heal itself could be greatly improved. He also promoted the idea of preventive medicine and endorsed the philosophy that physicians should focus on treating the whole patient, rather than just the disease.

http://www.aacom.org/OM/history.html

Toddler and Children OMT

Review Sinus Anatomy

Review Anatomy of Ear

Respiratory System:Otitis Media

Acute Otitis Media (AOM) – The use of osteopathic

manipulative treatment as adjuvant therapy in children with recurrent acute otitis media. Mills MV, Henley CE, Barnes LL, Carreiro JE, Degenhardt BF. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Sep;157(9):861-6.

Goals & Considerations– Encourage proper

Eustachian tube mechanics

Tube positioning– Promote drainage of

the middle ear via lymphatic channels

Central drainage

Eustachian tube difference

Hands-On Approach Treating Otitis Media

Treatment Options– Thoracic Muscular Assessment and Treatment– Thoracic Inlet/Outlet Release (emphasizing the right

side, which drains the entire head and neck)– Occipitoatlantal (OA) Release– Rib Raising (T1-4)– Chapman’s Points– Auricular Drainage Technique– Mandibular Drainage of Galbreath– Miller Thoracic Pump

Contraindications: Rib fracture and dislocation, malignancy of lymphatic system

Relative Contraindications: Decreased cough reflex

Respiratory System:Pharyngitis

Goals & Considerations– Improve venous and lymphatic drainage– Promote arterial blood flow– Normalize cranial and spinal nerve afferents and

efferents affecting function of the throat*– Relieve pain

– * It is important to note that most of the cranial nerves which innervate the pharynx pass through the suboccipital area

Hands-On Approach TreatingPharyngitis

Treatment Options– Cervical & Thoracic Muscular Assessment and

Treatment– Thoracic Inlet/Outlet Release– OA Release– Rib Raising (T1-4)– Chapman’s Points– Cervical Chain Drainage– Miller Thoracic Pump

Contraindications: Rib fracture and dislocation, malignancy of lymphatic system

Relative Contraindications: Decreased cough reflex

Hands-on Sinus Drainage Techniques

Sinus Effleurage

To effleurage is to move in a stroking massage movement to move lymphatic fluids. Excessive mucus production, and decrease of cilliary motility can all be modified using effleurage.

Effleurage will promote lymphatic drainage in both allergic or infective pathology. Effleurage of the anterior cervical chain towards each lymphatic duct and ultimately the heart will eventually promote health.

Positioning

The patient is supine. With repetitive strokes, the thumbs are brought across the frontal maxillary sinuses from medial to lateral finishing at a point near the ear lobes.

The thumbs should be used to milk the lymphatic fluid down the anterior aspect of the sternocleidomastoid muscle belly along the anterior cervical lymphatic chain towards the heart. Repeat this technique for complete drainage.

Demonstrate the procedure on patient in front of director

Demonstrate the procedure on patient in front of director

Demonstrate the procedure on patient in front of director

Demonstrate the procedure on patient in front of director

Mandibular Drainage of Galbreath

A passive soft tissue technique is used to induce jaw motion to create increased drainage of middle ear and tonsillar areas via the eustachian tube and lymphatics. This technique can be used for chronic otitis media.

Positioning

The patient is supine and the dcotor is behind patient, while stabilizing the head and placing traction on the mandible. With a “pumping action,” the fascia of the eustachian tube via the mandible is brought anteriorly and medially across the face a short distance, multiple times on each side of the head. The procedure is done for 30 seconds on each side for up to three times a day.

Demonstrate the procedure on patient in front of director

Ear Pull Technique

A gentle bilateral ear pull will help mobilize the underlying fascia and the temporal bones. The physician will notice that one side may be less mobile and may require longer to feel a release. The side that is more medial often correlates with an internally rotated temporal bone.

Positioning

The patient is supine. The doctor is behind the patient. A gentle force is applied to the bilateral pinnae until the pinnae becomes more mobile. The earpull is helpful in infants but may not be useful in children that are moving around.

Demonstrate the procedure on patient in front of director

Chapman’s Reflexes

Discovered by Frank Chapman, D.O., – Chapman's Reflexes are painful palpated points

located all over the body. – These reflexes are clinically useful in three

principal ways: 1) for diagnosis, 2) for influencing the motion of fluids, mostly lymph, and 3) for influencing visceral (organ) function through the

nervous system.

Innervation TableInnervation TableOrgan/System Parasympathetic Sympathetic Ant.

Chapman'sPost.

Chapman's

EENT Cr Nerves (III, VII, IX, X)

T1-T4 T1-4, 2nd ICS

Suboccipital

Heart Vagus (CN X) T1-T4 T1-4 on L, T2-3

T3 sp process

Respiratory Vagus (CN X) T2-T7 3rd & 4th ICS T3-5 sp process

Esophagus Vagus (CN X) T2-T8 --- ---

Foregut Vagus (CN X) T5-T9 (Greater Splanchnic) --- ---

Stomach Vagus (CN X) T5-T9 (Greater Splanchnic) 5th-6th ICS on L

T6-7 on L

Liver Vagus (CN X) T5-T9 (Greater Splanchnic) Rib 5 on R T5-6

Gallbladder Vagus (CN X) T5-T9 (Greater Splanchnic) Rib 6 on R T6

Spleen Vagus (CN X) T5-T9 (Greater Splanchnic) Rib 7 on L T7

Pancreas Vagus (CN X) T5-T9 (Greater Splanchnic), T9-T12 (Lesser Splanchnic)

Rib 7 on R T7

Midgut Vagus (CN X) Thoracic Splanchnics (Lesser)

--- ---

Small Intestine Vagus (CN X) T9-T11 (Lesser Splanchnic) Ribs 9-11 T8-10

Appendix    T12 Tip of 12th Rib

T11-12 on R

Hindgut Pelvic Splanchnics (S2-4)

Lumbar (Least) Splanchnics --- ---

Ascending Colon  Vagus (CN X) T9-T11 (Lesser Splanchnic) R Femur @ hip

T10-11

Transverse Colon  Vagus (CN X) T9-T11 (Lesser Splanchnic) Near Knees ---

Descending Colon Pelvic Splanchnic (S2-4)

Least Splanchnic L Femur @ hip

T12-L2

Colon & Rectum Pelvic Splanchnics (S2-4)

T8-L2 --- ---

Print out the answer sheet to use with the following questions.

Circle the correct answer and review with director:

Question1: A, B, C, D, E. Question2: A, B, C, D, E. Question3: A, B, C, D, E.

Post Test

A 2 day old male is seen in the newborn nursery for initial examination. The nurses note that the newborn is having difficulty nursing and latching onto mother’s nipple. Which procedure would be the most appropriate for this patient:

– A. Ear pull tugging– B. Mandibular Drainage of Galbreath– C. Occipital release– D. Sinus Effleurage– E. Maxillary release

A 2 year old male presents for chronic otitis media with effusions. At the present visit he has no active infection but as bilateral effusions. Which procedure would be most appropriate:

– A. Occipital-temporal release– B. Cervical HVLA– C. Mandibular Drainage of Galbreath– D. Cranio-sacral maneuvers– E. Sinus Effleurage

A 18 year old female presents to your office with pressure and pain over the face. The patient is afebrile without evidence of infection. These symptoms have been present for 2 years and worsens with change of seasons. The most appropriate osteopathic treatment would be:

– A. Mandibular drainage of Galbreath– B. Ear pull tugging– C. Sinus Effleurage– D. HVLA to the thorax– E. Occipital release

Certificate of Completion

I, _________________________, successfully completed the Pediatric OMT Module on __ __ 20__

Signatures: Pediatric Resident ____________________ Pediatric Residency Director____________

( Please print and give to program director.)

Congratulations