BiPAP has been developed by my group at the Univ. of Innsbruck, Austria in 1987. By no means it was developed for non invasive ventilation, it was ment to be a replacement for PCV in severe ICU patiens on an ET. We were able to demonstrate that with a proper timing and pressure level setting it is able to improve not only oxygenation but also CO2 elimination compared to plain PCV. This was shown in animal studies as well as in patients by our group, as well as by Dr John Downs with his APRV.

COPD patient with heart disease. While in hospital, I experienced failure and blacked out, woke up on BiPap machine. I think the machine saved me. Too much CO2 rather than not enough O2.

Best explanation of BIPAP I’ve seen on KZfaq. Nice job!

Great job!! I understand you better than I did in nursing school. Thanks for the details.

After 3 years of trying out a CPAP therapy. I've done three studies now. My Dr - is thinking that I should have a BiPAP machine. It was pretty ODD to get accustomed to during the overnight study. But - If its better..... I"ll give it a good shot. Thanks for good overview of this therapy.

I just got my bi pap machine. The cpap I was using the highest setting for my breathing it wasn’t working. Now I have to figure this res med bi pap. Soon I see my pulm doc. It should not hurt when you breath while using the bi pap. Is that correct?

Good God!! He said he uses 18cm of water pressure!! Sheeeesh. I’m glad mine is not that high at all.

Dear Christopher Cox, the model of BiPAP is, Philips Respironics BiPAP Focus

looks like the guy from the Pawn Shop show

Which particular model BIPAP machine is demonstrated here?

This was a great tutorial , thank you so much. Thsi is difficult out in hospice land with no RT.

Thanks for this tutorial. Initially I was going to try dental unit but even with insurance it would cost me 1200. I couldn't do that. I tried cpap during sleep study and it felt like I was drowning in air. Bipap is my next hope and glad to understand ramping.

Thanks for your explaination the use of BiPAP.

Awesome video of course! Great to learn!

Great tutorial. Beautiful troubleshooting tips and details.

I get it now!!! Thank you so much!

Sharp smart person. Enjoyed it. !! Thanks

Thank you for the video! So helpful!

Thank you. I wish every ambulance had this machine. I have had it done to me and it opens up everything and takes the chest pain and panic away. When your not taking in air a nebulizer won't do a thing for you.

Thanks.some time it's not enough .Good luck👏👏👏