Philips Respironics is recalling millions of CPAP, BiPAP and ventilators due to potential health risks related to polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam.

BiPap and CPAP machines are worn at night to help those with sleep apnea, which the Cleveland Clinic explains is “is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing while asleep.

Some Philips CPAP, BiPAP machines may not work as intended, FDA says in recall By Jen Christensen and Katherine Dillinger, CNN 2 min read Published 6:03 PM EDT, Fri April 7, 2023 ...

This has sparked a new conversation about the difference between ventilators, Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines and bi-level respiratory devices known popularly as bi-level ...

CPAP has been used successfully to treat people with COVID-19. BiPAP may be used in more severe COVID-19 cases, as it offers more breathing support unless or until intubation is needed.

First, she explained the difference between CPAP and bi-level machines, saying CPAP machines only have one setting whereas bi-level machines have two so it can help inflate lungs.

CPAP and BiPAP machines generally are used for people who suffer from sleep apnea, but could be used in the absence of conventional ventilators.

A 2021 study by the network showed that 1447 children younger than age 20 were using NIV/CPAP for at least 3 months on June 1, 2019. Of those, 28% had NMDs.

When we have to select NIV, CPAP or BiPAP support for any of the patients, the first and foremost thing will be for what medical conditions this NIV support is being prescribed for.