BiPAP pressure

BiPAP bi-level positive airway pressure SNRI serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor SSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor... 

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Ventilators are either negative-pressure or positive-pressure. Negative-pressure ventilation involves directing air directly into the lungs, and positive-pressure ventilation involves directing air into the trachea. Some ventilators require intubation, the placement of a tube into the trachea from the nose or mouth. Ventilation requiring intubation is typically used for patients who will require ventilation for a protracted period. Other ventilators work with a breathing mask that can be placed over the mouth and nose. With the increase in respiratory-related sleep disorders (such as obstructive sleep apnea), use of two positive airway pressure systems—continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive pressure ventilators (BiPAP)—has become very common. 

Lofaso F, Brochard L, Touchard D, et al. Evaluation of carbon dioxide rebreathing during pressure support ventilation with airway management system (BiPAP) devices. Chest 1995 108 772-778. 

Waldhom RE. Nocturnal nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation with bi-level airway pressure (BIPAP) in respiratory failure. Chest 1992 101 516-521. 

Abbreviations-. Sp02, saturation of oxygen in arterial blood NIPPV, noninvasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation MAC, mechanically assisted cough CO2, carbon dioxide IPAP, inspiratory positive airway pressure BiPAP, bi-level positive airway pressure. 

Caronia CG, Silver P, Nimkoff L, et al. Use of bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) in end-stage patients with cystic fibrosis awaiting lung transplantation. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 1998 37(9) 555-559. 

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