Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation

**Definition:** Application of positive pressure to the inspiratory phase when the patient has an artificial airway in place and is connected to a ventilator.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.041.625.790.550 - E02.880.820.790.550

**Synonyms:** - IPPV - Ventilation, Intermittent Positive-Pressure - Inspiratory Positive-Pressure Ventilation