Intermittent positive-pressure breathing

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In medicine, intermittent positive-pressure breathing IPPB) is "application of positive pressure to the inspiratory phase of spontaneous respiration."[1]

IPPB is in contrast to intermittent positive-pressure ventilation (IPPV) which is "application of positive pressure to the inspiratory phase when the patient has an artificial airway in place and is connected to a ventilator."[2]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Intermittent positive-pressure breathing (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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