Question

Discuss when it is appropriate to switch to Bi-level PAP.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

   * Bi - level PAP ( Bi level positive airway pressure).

           * Bi-level PAP or BiPAP is ventilatory assistance device use in health

              care for patient with respiratory problems.

           * It deliver a inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) and Expiratory

              positive airway pressure (EPAP).

     * Conditions or situations is appropriate to switch to Bi-level PAP includes

              * Patient admitted with Acute obstructive sleep apnea unable

                 to adjust with C - PAP(continuous positive airway pressure)

              * Weaning a patient from a invasive mechanical ventilator.

              * Moderate or severe dyspnea in a COPD(Chronic obstructive

                 pulmonary disease) patient.

              * Patient admitted with ARDS (Acute respiratory distress syndrome).

              * Moderate breathing difficulty in a patient with pulmonary edema.

              * Patient admitted with dyspnea due to respiratory muscle weakness.

              * Moderate breathing difficulty related to pneumonia.