2006-11-22 23:54:15 · 5 answers · asked by ronald t 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I worked at a major medical center (we did cabg surgeries, thoracotomies, and were a level one trauma center) and we used the IPPB more than we did reg neb treatments.
at the smaller medical center I work at now we use ippb therapy quite frequently also........................
gotta love the green monster!
2006-11-25 03:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by steveangela1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IPPB is still used and is very effective, if not one of the most effective forms of respiratory therapy out there in my opinion. Unfortunately it is not utilized as frequently as it once was when I first began as a respiratory therapist 11 years ago.
2006-11-23 04:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've broken out the Bird every now and again. And I agree, it is quite effective when used properly.
2006-11-23 17:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently a respiratory therapist at two hospitals.....our IPPB machines have more dust on them than a Kenny G CD.
2006-11-23 01:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by JR 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We hardly ever use IPPB at the hospital I work at anymore.
2006-11-23 00:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by LV 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋