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BI-LEVEL POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Respiratory System
CONT

BiPAP provides two pressure levels during the respiratory cycle: a higher level during inspiration (inspiratory positive airway pressure [IPAP]) and a lower pressure during expiration (expiratory positive airway pressure [EPAP]).

Key term(s)
  • bi-level positive airway pressure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Appareil respiratoire

Spanish

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