The short-term application of inspiratory positive pressure to a spontaneously breathing patient best defines which of the following?

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The description best matches the definition of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB), which is a short-term application of inspiratory positive pressure given to a spontaneously breathing patient via a mask or through a tracheal airway. Sustained maximal inspiration (SMI) involves a gradual increase in tidal volume over a prolonged period to help maintain lung volumes, while continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) are applied throughout the respiratory cycle to help maintain alveolar recruitment and improve gas exchange.

The Short-Term Application of Inspiratory Positive Pressure to a Spontaneously