Intermittent positive pressure breathing
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]
Indications
IPPB may be indicated for patients who are at risk for developing atelectasis and who are unable or unwilling to breathe deeply without assistance.[3] In patients with severe lung hyperinflation, IPPB may decrease dyspnea and discomfort during nebulized therapy.[4]
Contraindications
Most contraindications are relative, such as nausea, hemodynamic instability,[5] tracheal fistula, singulation and hemoptysis.[6] Untreated tension pneumothorax is an absolute contraindication.[7]
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