CPAP + BIPAP Flashcards
1
Q
What is CPAP?
A
Continuous positive airway pressue
2
Q
How does CPAP work?
A
Upper airway splinted open with continuous airway pressure
3
Q
What does CPAP prevent?
A
Airway collapse
Sleep fragmentation
Daytime somnolence
Opens collapsed alveoli
4
Q
What does CPAP require?
A
Patient to be able to breath out against pressure
5
Q
What is BiPAP?
A
Biphasic positive airway pressure
6
Q
How does BiPAP work?
A
Provides ventilatory support with 2 levels of positive pressure
7
Q
When in BiPAP used?
A
Those with poor expiratory force
Those needing non-invasive ventilatory support
