Pulmonary Mechanics in Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Brian McAlvin
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This video explains non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV), including CPAP and BiPAP. It describes how these methods help patients breathe without intubation, reducing risks like pneumonia. NPPV is used for conditions like respiratory failure and sleep apnea but not always for asthma or pneumonia. The article also covers lung mechanics, showing how NPPV helps improve breathing by balancing pressures in the lungs and chest wall. It highlights the importance of finding comfortable settings that reduce work of breathing while ensuring proper oxygen flow in the lungs.
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