CPAP vs BiPAP * CPAP – C = Constant Pressure Continuous Positive Airway Pressure ✔ Key Points • One single pressure (same for inhale & exhale) • Keeps airway open by providing constant airflow • Best for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) • Less helpful for patients with variable or weak breathing effort • Cheaper, simpler, first-line for most sleep apnea cases § Quick Clue CPAP = Simple OSA Constant Pressure >> BiPAP – Bi = Two Pressures BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure ✔ Key Points • Two pressures:

Today, Dr. Abhishek explained that type 2 respiratory failure occurs when CO2 levels in the blood rise too high. Normally, CO2 should be around 40 mmHg, but this patient’s levels had surged to 110, causing him to lose consciousness. When CO2 levels exceed 60, BiPAP support alone isn’t enough, so he was intubated and placed on a ventilator. After three days, he was gradually transitioned back to BiPAP, which stabilized his breathing. Now, he’s fully conscious and doing much better. Since he also

Today, Dr. Abhishek explained that type 2 respiratory failure occurs when CO2 levels in the blood rise too high. Normally, CO2 should be around 40 mmHg, but this patient’s levels had surged to 110, causing him to lose consciousness. When CO2 levels exceed 60, BiPAP support alone isn’t enough, so he was intubated and placed on a ventilator. After three days, he was gradually transitioned back to BiPAP, which stabilized his breathing. Now, he’s fully conscious and doing much better. Since he also