BIPAP ST

BIPAP ST stands for Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Spontaneous/Timed. It is a mode that combines spontaneous and timed features. Here’s how it works:

• Spontaneous (S): When the patient breathes on their own, the BIPAP device delivers the set IPAP (Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure) during inhalation and EPAP (Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure) during exhalation. This part of the mode is similar to normal BIPAP support, allowing the patient to control their breathing.

• Timed (T): If the patient fails to initiate a breath within a set period, the machine will automatically deliver a breath (or “assist” the patient with a breath) at the set timed rate. This ensures that the patient continues to receive adequate ventilation, even if their own breathing effort is too weak or inconsistent.