How to setup a BIPAP machine. | ICU Critical Care Nurses

CPAP vs BiPAP * CPAP – C = Constant Pressure Continuous Positive Airway Pressure ✔ Key Points • One single pressure (same for inhale & exhale) • Keeps airway open by providing constant airflow • Best for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) • Less helpful for patients with variable or weak breathing effort • Cheaper, simpler, first-line for most sleep apnea cases § Quick Clue CPAP = Simple OSA Constant Pressure >> BiPAP – Bi = Two Pressures BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure ✔ Key Points • Two pressures: