#cpap Vs. #bipap CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) • Definition: Delivers a continuous and steady stream of air pressure. • Function: Keeps airways open during sleep by maintaining one constant pressure level throughout the respiratory cycle (both inhalation and exhalation). • Usage: Commonly used in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). • Memory Trick: CPAP → Continuous Pressure. • Illustration Detail: The CPAP machine shows a single pressure setting being delivered through the mask. ⸻ BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) • Definition: Delivers two levels of pressure: a higher pressure when the patient inhales (IPAP) and a lower pressure during exhalation (EPAP). • Function: Makes breathing easier, especially during exhalation. • Usage: Often used in patients with central sleep apnea, COPD, or more severe respiratory disorders. • Memory Trick: BiPAP → Bilevel Pressure. • Illustration Detail: The machine displays INH P1 (inhalation pressure) and EXH P2 (exhalation pressure), indicating dual-level support.