TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation A1 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. PY - 2014 T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam AB - Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) is a form of mechanical ventilatory support using a mask instead of an invasive airway device such as an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. Its use has been increasing in frequency in both intensive care and postanesthesia care recovery units. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102566527 ER -