(IPV)

What is IPV?

IPV helps open your airways and move mucus in your airways. It does it with small, fast bursts of air.  You will notice a mist. This helps to loosen the mucus.  This makes it easier to cough or suction the mucus out of your airways.

When might IPV be needed? 

If you have:

• Cystic Fibrosis
• Bronchiectasis, this is when there are issues with the large airways
• Smoke Inhalation
• Atelectasis, this is when a small area of the lung collapses.
• Aspiration, this is when fluid or food is inhaled in to the lungs 

How does an IPV work?

• An IPV treatment can be done with just saline.  You can also give some nebulizer medicines with it. 
• The speed of busts of air helps to loosen mucus and move it.
  - Faster bursts loosens mucus.
  - Slower bursts move mucus up and out of the lungs.
• When your machine is delivered, the home care company will set it up.  They will teach you how to use it.  
• Your doctor will tell you to give nebulizer medicines, just saline, or both.  They will tell you:
  - how and when to do the treatments.
  - length of treatment.

Special Notes: 

• If you have a tracheostomy tube, you will get an adapter to use with you trach. 
  - Make sure the air or water in your trach tube cuff is removed before starting the treatment. 
  - After the treatment replace the air or water in the trach tube cuff. 
• Place the mask over the face and nose.  Hold the mask firmly.  Keep the cheeks tight. 
• Huff cough or suction after your treatment to get the mucus out. 
• If you have a sick plan, your doctor will tell you how to change your treatments.