Intermittent positive pressure breathing

Intermittent positive pressure breathing
Other namesIntermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
SpecialtyPulmonology

Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is a respiratory therapy treatment for people who are hypoventilating. While not a preferred method due to cost, IPPB is used to expand the lungs, deliver aerosol medications, and in some circumstances ventilate the patient.

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