A mechanical method of assisting pulmonary ventilation, using a device that inflates the lungs under positive pressure. Exhalation is usually passive.
A type of mechanical ventilation where air is forced into an individual’s lungs in short, pressurized bursts, mimicking natural breaths. IPPV can be provided through a tube inserted into the lung, often in an intensive care setting. A related method, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), can be given via a mask to address sleep apnea.