About CPAP & BPAP

mask worn over the nose or nose and mouth. This constant airflow maintains the airway open and prevents it from contracting when sleeping.

Pressure settings: The equipment is normally programmed to a single, fixed pressure level that is customised to the patient's needs. The pressure keeps the throat muscles from collapsing and restricting the airways.

- Uses: CPAP is the most popular treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) machines are routinely used to treat sleep apnoea, a condition that causes frequent breathing disruptions while sleeping. Here's an overview of both machines.

1. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Measurement

How it operates:

-Constant airflow. A CPAP machine delivers a continuous flow of air through a mask worn over the nose or nose and mouth. This constant airflow maintains the airway open and prevents it from contracting when sleeping.

Pressure settings: The equipment is normally programmed to a single, fixed pressure level that is customised to the patient's needs. The pressure keeps the throat muscles from collapsing and restricting the airways.

- Uses: CPAP is the most popular treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).