A guide to BIPAP Machines and Masks

A BIPAP machine is a device that acts as an advanced breathing apparatus that helps the patient in breathing. It actually helps in sending oxygen to the patient’s lungs in order to help them breathe better. BIPAP machines are made of advanced technology that helps the doctors to deal with patients of any age group.

The pressure exerted by this machine can be adjusted and can be set at two different levels for inhaling and exhaling. To ensure complete comfort of the patients the BIPAP machine also comes along with a BIPAP mask. The mask can be a full face mask or tubes as well. The maintenance of the BIPAP machine is conducted with the help of technicians that help in the upkeep of the machine as well as ensure excellent operational efficiency.

BIPAP masks when made by manufacturers of different brands, they have a single aim of keeping the patient comfortable. The masks of the BIPAP machines are made of premium quality and are very convenient to be used. These BIPAP masks come in different categories as well. Some are full faced; some cover only the mouth area and some are in the form of pipes. The main aim of the BIPAP mask manufacturers are that the quality of the masks must not degrade; the masks undergo a chain of quality checks before being delivered.

These apparatus can also be easily rented from medical stores and pharmacies. The cost of the product ranges from a thousand onwards. While if you rent the product you will need to rent it at RS 200 or so. These apparatuses are easily affordable and easily rented.

What does a person mean when he says he is getting a BIPAP therapy done? It means that a BIPAP machine is used for the easy passage of oxygen to the lungs of that person. A BIPAP Therapy is used that cures people from sleep apnoea. The machine exerts pressure down the throat preventing the throat muscles from collapsing and reduces any obstruction in the passage of air by acting as a splint.

Hence the BIPAP therapy also has certain benefits as follows:-

·       BIPAP stands for Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure, and is well designed based on their functionality.

·       The BIPAP therapy helps in curing Sleep Apnoea by providing low oxygen levels and high pressure settings.

·       BIPAP is used as a backup plan if the CPAP therapy fails in treating their patients.

·       BIPAP machines are well recommended for people with breathing disorders or certain disorders such as neuromuscular disorders.

The Nasal BIPAP masks are the ones that simply cover the nasal area as the name suggests. The most convenient feature about the nasal BIPAP Masks is that they are easier to handle and make face movements much easier. It helps in the passage of oxygen through the nasal holes in to the lungs.

The BIPAP mask with a headgear is very similar to a nasal BIPAP mask. It ensures stability and does not need to be adjusted each and every time. It stays fixed on the head and can be tightened and loosened accordingly.

A full faced BIPAP mask is one in which the entire face is covered up with the mask but a pipe goes through the mouth and passes oxygen down the throat. It helps in keeping t he throat muscles from collapsing and causing obstructions and gives way to unobstructed passage of air.

Making the right choice is a very important thing. Life is given to us just once and humans must do their duties of staying alive following proper methods.