Intermittent positive pressure breathing
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Not to be confused with Intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is a respiratory therapy treatment for people who are hypoventilating. While not a preferred method due to cost,[1] IPPB is used to expand the lungs, deliver aerosol medications, and in some circumstances ventilate the patient.[2]
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Other names | Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation |
Specialty | pulmonology |
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