inspiratory impedance threshold device
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Mechanism of action
- valve used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to decrease intrathoracic pressure & improve venous return to the heart
- the valve is a part of a face mask or endotracheal tube
- it may open at high or low pressures
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References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Impedance threshold device http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impedance_threshold_device