RT Book, Section A1 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Berger, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 1102566527 T1 Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071821377 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102566527 RD 2024/04/24 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.