Application of positive pressure to the inspiratory phase when the patient has an artificial airway in place and is connected to a ventilator.
Also Known As:
Biphasic Intermittent Positive Airway Pressure; Inspiratory Positive Pressure Ventilation; Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation; Positive-Pressure Ventilation, Inspiratory; Positive-Pressure Ventilation, Intermittent; Ventilation, Inspiratory Positive-Pressure; Ventilation, Intermittent Positive Pressure; BIPAP Biphasic Intermittent Positive Airway Pressure; IPPV; Inspiratory Positive-Pressure Ventilation; Ventilation, Intermittent Positive-Pressure