CPAP VS BIPAP made easy. | ICU Critical Care Nurses

Let's talk non-invasive ventilation! What are the differences between CPAP and BiPAP? ◾ CPAP = CONTINUOUS positive airway pressure! There is ONE pressure and it is CONSTANT! This pressure helps keep the client's lungs open. ◾ BiPAP = BI-LEVEL positive airway pressure! There is a pressure when the client breathes in, and a different pressure when they breathe out. Need some extra practice with the respiratory system for your Next Gen NCLEX? We've got a LIVE case study coming your way on October 3