AN IMPROVED CUFFED TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE FOR USE WITH INTERMITTENT POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING

Intermittent positive-pressure breathing.

Why the continued confusion over the issue of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) as related to therapeutic benefits? Welch’s’ communication in response to the article by Loren et a12 comparing simple nebulization and IPPB in asthmatic children fails again to identify specific criteria for therapy with IPPB. Welch and Loren are both correct in identifying the ineffectiveness of ther...

The use of intermittent positive pressure breathing following thoracic operations.

Aarc Guideline: Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing

IPPB 2.0 DESCRIPTION/DEFINITION: The first American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) clinical practice guideline (CPG) for Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) was published in 1993. Since that time there have been additional studies, systematic overviews, and a meta-analysis that specifically addresses the eff icacy of IPPB as compared to other hyperinflation and aerosol deli...

Intermittent positive-pressure breathing in asthma.

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Intermittent positive-pressure breathing after lung surgery.

Intermittent positive-pressure breathing is thought to avoid atelectasis and improve pulmonary function after major lung resections. Since no clear scientific data was available to confirm this, our objective was to determine whether atelectasis can be avoided and if postoperative lung function is improved. Prospective analysis was carried out in 135 patients operated on between 2007 and 2009; ...