decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2010 Issue 1 (January)
Respiratory Therapy / Common respiratory therapy terminology
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Article Overview
This article introduces common respiratory therapy terminology and explains several widely used breathing support modalities. It is useful for clinicians, respiratory therapists, and coding professionals who need a general understanding of respiratory support concepts and how the terminology is used in practice.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding respiratory therapy terminology helps readers recognize the type of support being discussed in clinical documentation and coding-related materials. The article provides foundational context for differentiating common respiratory modalities.
Article Sections
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Describes a positive airway pressure modality used for spontaneously breathing patients and discusses common delivery approaches.
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Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)
Covers an intermittent mechanical breathing support modality, including its general use pattern and typical delivery interfaces.
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Continuous Negative Pressure Ventilation (CNP) (Iron Lung)
Introduces a negative-pressure respiratory modality and notes its historical and limited contemporary use.
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Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)
Explains a bilevel mechanical ventilation modality and its general operating modes in relation to breathing support.
What You Will Learn
- The basic terminology used for several respiratory therapy modalities
- How common noninvasive and mechanical breathing support concepts are distinguished
- The general clinical contexts in which these modalities are discussed
- How respiratory support terminology may appear in clinical documentation
Who Should Read This
- Respiratory therapists
- Clinicians
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation staff
- Students in allied health
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