What is BiPAP therapy and how to choose a BIPAP device

What does BiPAP mean?

BiPAP therapy is one of the methods of non-invasive artificial ventilation. The abbreviation translates from English as biphasic positive airway pressure. The device continuously delivers air and generates 2 levels of air supply. During inhalation, it increases to compensate for the lack of respiratory effort and ensure that oxygen is delivered to the lungs. As you exhale, it decreases to reduce resistance to airflow. The equipment works in different modes. The specifics of the working algorithms depend on the model. The main modes of devices:

1. Spontaneous ventilation — S. The mode contributes to the maintenance of natural breathing, determines the effort of inhalation, increases the pressure, then reduces it, which provides a comfortable exhalation.

2. Timed Forced Ventilation — T. Pressure increases and decreases according to a predetermined rate without taking into account the patient's respiratory effort.

3. Spontaneous-forced mode — S/T. Assumes the maintenance of natural breathing with pressure increase on inspiration. When the respiratory rate drops below the set limit, the equipment switches to forced ventilation.

During operation of the device, the difference between inhalation and exhalation pressures relieves pressure on the respiratory muscles. This increases the volume of inhaled air, improves blood oxygen saturation, and restores receptor sensitivity to excessive carbon dioxide.

Why do I need a BiPAP machine?

BiPAP  is a device for creating a constant positive pressure in the breathing circuit. Devices are used in medical institutions and in home treatment of lung diseases. The choice of ventilation mode is made exclusively in hospital conditions.

BiPAP (Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure) is used for patients with breathing difficulties without the need for artificial ventilation. The respiratory therapy device helps to train the muscles for further independent breathing.

What is the difference between BiPAP and CPAP?

CPAP vs BiPAP are popular methods of non-invasive artificial ventilation. Unlike BiPAP, CPAP therapy involves the continuous delivery of air to the patient's airway. The devices are externally similar but have a different algorithm of functioning and indications for use. The main differences between the equipment are:

1. The level of therapeutic pressure. BIPAP devices have the ability to change modes taking into account the phase of breathing. CIPAP generates a constant working flow.

2. Therapy objectives. CPAP device is more often used in obstructive apnea, it provides a supply of air under increased pressure to prevent the closure of the soft structures of the pharynx, respiratory arrest. BiPAP has a more complex algorithm of functioning and a wide area of application.

3. Masks. When choosing specialists take into account the breathing criteria and personal preferences of patients. It is recommended to use compact models, cannulas for CPAP therapy. BiPAP-mode requires the use of full-fledged masks.

The main criterion for assessing the correctness and effectiveness of bipap mode selection is arterial blood gas analysis.

Advantages of the BiPAP device

The BiPAP non-invasive ventilation device has two levels of operation, so it has a lot of advantages:

• elimination of airway obstruction combined with an increase in inhaled air volume;

• supporting patients on increased therapeutic pressures;

• reducing the load on respiratory muscles;

• selection of the optimal therapeutic regimen;

• precise synchronization of the device with breathing;

• comfortable rest at night.

Each of the non-invasive ventilator devices is designed for specific diseases. During treatment, the therapeutic potential of the devices is revealed to the fullest extent.

Types of BiPAP devices

Popular manufacturers of medical equipment produce basic and automated models of BiPAP devices. The first ones provide air pressure to the mask, maintaining the set pressure during both inhalation and exhalation. Automatic devices are capable of analyzing the patient's breathing during sleep and supplying air with variations from the baseline level. This ensures a comfortable rest. It should be noted auto-adjustment of pressure is not applicable to all diagnoses.

In addition to basic and automatic devices, there are servo — ventilators. Respiratory arrest triggers an automatic transition to mechanical ventilation. During inhalation and exhalation, servo — ventilators smoothly measure the differences in each respiratory cycle. Due to the rapid response, breathing is equalized and hyperventilation and hypoventilation are eliminated.

Where to buy a BiPAP machine?

СPAP and BiPAP therapy are performed using special equipment. To equip a medical facility or home, it is important to buy a quality reliable device. Bimedis Marketplace has a wide range of devices from trusted sellers. Thanks to reasonable prices, user-friendly interface, search engine, devices from leading manufacturers, the marketplace is in high demand worldwide. You should contact managers for assistance in selection, answers to questions and consultation.