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IPPB stands for - CORRECT ANSWER intermittent positive pressure breathing
Indications for IPPB - CORRECT ANSWER Patients who can't take deep breath
Treat atelectasis
Can't use IS- EzPAP, ACT, and IS have failed in spontaneously breathing patient
Mucus Clearence
Short Term vent support
Med delivery
What is the absolute contraindication for IPPB - CORRECT ANSWER Tension
Pneumothorax
Physiologic Effects of IPPB - CORRECT ANSWER Increase Mean Airway Pressure
Increase Tidal Volume
Decrease Work of Breathing
Alteration of the Inspiratory and Expiratory times
Mechanical Bronchodilation
What are the phase variables for IPPB - CORRECT ANSWER Trigger
Cycle
Limit
Baseline
Trigger does what? - CORRECT ANSWER Triggers inspirations