BiLevel therapy provides different pressures for inhalation and exhalation.
Product information
Key features
Separate IPAP and EPAP can improve comfort and, in selected modes, support ventilation.
Modern BiLevel devices record data for treatment review.
Heated humidification may be integrated or available as an accessory depending on the exact model.
Specifications
| Therapy type | BiLevel / BiPAP |
|---|---|
| Pressure settings | Clinician-prescribed IPAP and EPAP |
| Modes | Depend on exact model (S, VAuto, ST or other) |
| Humidification | See package/model details |
| Data | Therapy monitoring supported on most modern devices |
| Use | Prescription therapy; clinical setup required |
Frequently asked questions
How is BiPAP different from CPAP?
BiLevel therapy uses a higher inspiratory pressure and lower expiratory pressure, while CPAP generally uses one pressure level or an auto-adjusting CPAP range.
Can I set IPAP and EPAP myself?
These are clinical settings and should follow a prescription or qualified respiratory/sleep clinician guidance.
Can I use a standard CPAP mask?
Often yes, provided the mask is compatible and seals reliably at the prescribed pressures.
Do all BiPAP machines have a backup rate?
No. Backup-rate capability depends on the model and mode; ST devices provide timed support while spontaneous/VAuto models work differently.
BiLevel settings can affect ventilation. Use the prescribed mode and pressures and arrange clinical review when therapy or oxygenation is not satisfactory.