Question: what is the difference between ipap and pressure support?
Answer: The IPAP is the inspiratory positive air pressure. The difference between IPAP and EPAP is the pressure support. Levels usually start at EPAP of 5-6cmH20 and IPAP of 10-2cmH20, with a minimum difference of 5cmH20. The pressure support effectively measures how much we can support the patient's work of breathing.