Description

BiPAP

BiPAP, or Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure, is a non-invasive ventilation device commonly used in the management of respiratory conditions such as sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other breathing difficulties. It delivers two levels of pressure during the breathing cycle, providing higher pressure during inhalation and lower pressure during exhalation. This helps to maintain an open airway and assist with proper breathing. BiPAP machines are designed to offer personalized airway support and improve ventilation efficiency, especially for patients who may have difficulty exhaling against the pressure used in conventional CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy. They are often prescribed to improve overall respiratory function, enhance sleep quality, and alleviate symptoms associated with respiratory disorders, promoting better overall health and well-being for patients.

Uses Of BiPAP

Respiratory Support for Sleep Apnea:
- Providing effective ventilation support for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who may experience difficulty exhaling against the continuous pressure of a CPAP machine.
- Ensuring consistent airflow to keep the airway open during sleep, reducing the frequency and severity of breathing pauses and snoring.
- Improving overall sleep quality and promoting better daytime functioning for individuals with sleep-disordered breathing.
Management of Chronic Respiratory Conditions:
- Assisting patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by enhancing their breathing and reducing the effort required for inhalation and exhalation.
- Alleviating respiratory distress and reducing the work of breathing in patients with conditions such as severe asthma, respiratory muscle weakness, or restrictive lung diseases.
- Supporting individuals with respiratory insufficiency to maintain adequate oxygen levels and improve their overall respiratory function.
Facilitation of Ventilation in Critical Care Settings:
- Providing respiratory support for patients in critical care units who require non-invasive ventilation to manage acute respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, or other respiratory emergencies.
- Assisting in weaning patients off invasive mechanical ventilation by providing respiratory support while allowing for gradual respiratory muscle recovery.
- Offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional mechanical ventilation in specific cases, reducing the risk of complications associated with invasive procedures.

SPECIFICATIONS

Height – 86 mm
Weight – 835 gm
Breadth – 140 mm
Length – 153 mm
Operating pressure range – 4 to 20 cm H2O
Maximum single fault steady state pressure – 30 cm H2O
Pressure measurement tolerance – ±0.5 cm H2O ± 4% of the measured reading
Flow measurement tolerance – ±6 L/min or 10% of reading, whichever is greater, at 0 to 150 L/min positive flow
Sound pressure level – 24 dBA as measured according to ISO 17510-1:2002 26 dBA with uncertainty of 2 dBA as measured according to EN ISO 17510-1:2009
Sound power level – 34 dBA with uncertainty of 2 dBA as measured according to EN ISO 17510-1:2009
Operating temperature – +5ºC to +35ºC
Operating humidity – 10–95% non-condensing
Operating altitude – Sea level to 2,591 m
Modes – CPAP