Other names: BPAP
Categories: Device
Description:
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP) with Backup Rate is used to treat central sleep apnea (CSA), especially when CPAP is ineffective. It delivers two levels of pressure—higher during inhalation and lower during exhalation—and includes a backup respiratory rate to ensure breathing continues during central apneas when the patient makes no effort to breathe. This ensures ventilation is maintained and is particularly useful in cases of opioid-induced CSA, neuromuscular disorders, or when hypoventilation is a concern.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided by Dr. Curbside, Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP) with backup rate appears to be an effective next-line therapy for central sleep apnea, especially when CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) fails to provide adequate relief. The treatment seems particularly useful for patients with specific conditions such as opioid-induced central sleep apnea or hypoventilation.
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP) with backup rate is a next-line therapy for central sleep apnea when CPAP is ineffective, particularly in patients with conditions like opioid-induced CSA or hypoventilation.
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