Intermittent positive pressure breathing

Not to be confused with Intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
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 or have cystif fibrosis. 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. There are also IPPB machines used to assist in breathing.

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