Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A form of non-invasive mechanical pressure support ventilation that uses a time-cycled change of the applied positive airway pressure level to support spontaneous breathing activity.

**Synonyms:** - BILEVEL POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE VENTILATION - BIPAP Ventilation - BPAP Ventilation - BiPAP - BiPAP - Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation - Biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP)