OAR 410-122-0206: Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing

E0500, IPPB machine, all types, with built-in nebulization; manual or automatic valves; internal or external power source the Division will rent. Covered if medically appropriate for the following indications: (1) Clients at risk of respiratory failure because of decreased respiratory function secondary to kyphoscoliosis or neuromuscular disorders. (2) Clients with severe bronchospasm or exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who fail to respond to standard therapy. (3) The management of atelectasis that has not improved with simple therapy.