Bi-level ventilation

Bi-Level therapy (or BiPAP) is a type of breathing support that assists your child’s ability to breathe. It involves the use of a mask and a Bi-Level machine. The Bi-level machine delivers pressure via the mask to the airway and lungs.This opens the airways to allow normal breathing to occur.

Publication date: 2017/08/07 09:30:00 GMT+10

Last Reviewed Date: 2018-09-07

Organisation: Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Audience: General

Tags: Child Health

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