BiPAP
BiPAP
BiPAP (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪpæp/) is an acronym for Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure. It is a type of Ventilator that helps patients breathe more easily.
Etymology
The term BiPAP is derived from its function. "Bi" stands for two, referring to the two levels of pressure, and "PAP" stands for Positive Airway Pressure.
Function
A BiPAP machine provides two levels of pressure: Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure (IPAP) and Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure (EPAP). The machine switches between these two pressures depending on whether the patient is inhaling or exhaling. This makes it easier for patients to exhale against the incoming air pressure, compared to a standard CPAP machine, which provides a constant single level of pressure.
Usage
BiPAP machines are commonly used in the treatment of Sleep Apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. They can also be used for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions.
Related Terms
- Ventilator: A machine that helps a person breathe by giving oxygen through a tube.
- CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, a type of ventilator that provides a constant level of pressure.
- IPAP: Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure, the high pressure level in a BiPAP machine.
- EPAP: Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure, the low pressure level in a BiPAP machine.
- Sleep Apnea: A serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
- Pneumonia: Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on BiPAP
- Wikipedia's article - BiPAP
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