BPAP vs AVAPS for Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure in the ED
REBEL EM
JULY 1, 2024
Background: Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is an effective treatment modality for patients with both hypoxemic or hypercapnic respiratory failure and has been shown to decrease the need for intubation [2]. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) provides a constant positive pressure support throughout the breathing cycle, while bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) provides different levels of positive airway pressure during inspiration and expiration.
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