Non-Invasive Ventilation – Understanding the Physiology

Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is a therapy that has revolutionized emergency medicine. NIPPV, also known as non-invasive ventilation, BiPAP (Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure), or CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), is a therapy that involves the delivery of pressurized air or oxygen to a patient’s airways through a well fitted mask. […]