IPV

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation to avoid VILI (ALI/ARDS & Volu-Trauma)

Overview Of Therapy

Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) is a form of chest physical
therapy administered to the airways by a pneumatic device. Using a
breathing circuit called a Phasitron, mini bursts of gas are delivered into the lungs at rates between 100 – 300 breaths per minute (bpm). A high output nebulizer provides a dense aerosol to deliver medications and hydrate secretions. Percussive bursts of gas are delivered throughout the entire respiratory cycle which loosen and mobilize secretions towards the upper airways and oral pharynx. To many, IPV is seen as a superior method of secretion removal compared to traditional chest physical therapy, vibratory therapy and other forms of oscillatory airway clearance. IPV can be utilized on patients via a mouth piece or mask interface, and can also be used inline during mechanical ventilation.

Patients Who Will Benefit From IPV

• Those with acute and chronic pulmonary disease secondary to consolidative lung infections.
• Patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
• Patients with restrictive or those with neurologically induced pulmonary disorders.
• Patients with compromised cardiopulmonary functions secondary to trauma, burns, post-operative complications and sepsis
• Patients who would normally receive PEP, CPT, Oscillatory PEP, or external vibratory therapies will benefit from IPV.
• IPV can be used on all patients including, infants, pediatrics and adults.

The Benefits Of IPV

• Delivery of deep penetrating aerosol to the lower airways
• Loosening of thick cohesive and adhesive secretions
• Mobilization and clearance of retained secretions