BUBBLE CPAP SYSTEM

About BUBBLE CPAP SYSTEM

A Bubble CPAP system is a non-invasive ventilation strategy used primarily for newborns with infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS). It delivers continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to spontaneously breathing newborns to maintain lung volumes during expiration. The system uses short binasal prongs or a nasal mask to deliver humidified and blended oxygen to the infant. Pressure in the circuit is maintained by immersing the distal end of the expiratory tubing in water, with the depth of immersion determining the pressure generated in the infant™s airways.

Key features of the Bubble CPAP system include:

• Simplicity and Low Cost: It is appealing due to its straightforward design and affordability.
• Pressure Regulation: The pressure is regulated by the depth to which the tubing is submerged in water.
• Pressure Oscillations: The bubbling of gas through the system creates pressure oscillations, which may improve gas exchange and CO2 elimination.
• Reduced Incidence of BPD: Compared to mechanical ventilation, Bubble CPAP is associated with a decreased incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
• Mechanical Design: The system includes circuits, a pressure-relief manifold, and a Bubble CPAP generator. It also offers heated and humidified support across the neonatal respiratory care continuum.

Bubble CPAP has been shown to be effective in treating respiratory distress in neonates and is particularly beneficial in resource-limited settings due to its simplicity and low cost.