bi' -pap] BLPAP; Bi-PAP Two different pressure levels, for inhalation and exhalation, introduced through the nasal cavity to produce a pneumatic splint to prevent the upper airway from obstructing, but allowing for unefforted exhalation. Term: Definition: Description: . . . .

a machine which administers air under pressure via a nose mask to keep airways open and unobstructed. Respironics' (BiPAP®) units track the patient's breathing and lower the pressure during exhalation.

( BiPAP) - is a technique that is often used to treat sleep apnea and to provide airway support with a face mask rather than tracheal tube that is attached to a mechanical ventilator