whats the diff between a bipap and cpap
whats the diff between a bipap and cpap
whats the difference between the two. which works better.
Re: whats the diff between a bipap and cpap
Short descriptions:neworleans39 wrote:whats the difference between the two. which works better.
CPAP therapy is based on a single pressure.....Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
Bi-PAP (or Bi-Level) therapy is based on dual pressures.....an inhale or IPAP pressure and an exhale or EPAP pressure.
Bi-Level machines are capable of handling higher pressures than CPAP machines and a wide range of inhale and exhale pressure settings.
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Re: whats the diff between a bipap and cpap
a bipap can be set to run as a cpap but not vice versa - the bipap costs tons more, insurance code is different and the rx is different
Re: whats the diff between a bipap and cpap
You've already gotten short form answers as to the differences. Welcome to another Orleanian! This is a great Forum for information.neworleans39 wrote:whats the difference between the two. which works better.
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Min PS = 4, Max PS = 8
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Beastie, 2008-10-28. NEW Beastie, PRS1 960, 2014-05-14. NEWER Beastie, Dream Station ASV, 2017-10-17. PadaCheek Hosecover. Homemade Brandy Keg Chin Support. TapPap Mask.
Min PS = 4, Max PS = 8
Epap Range = 6 - 7.5