Table 2

Noninvasive ventilators and settings

NIV ventilatorsRespironics BIPAP S/TBreas 401NIPPY 1Puritan Bennett 335 (Bilevel)Puritan Bennett 335 (CPAP)ResMed Sullivan VPAP S/T
Ventilation modeBilevelPressure supportPressure assistBilevelCPAPBilevel
IPAP16161616516
EPAP400454
  • NIV: noninvasive ventilation

  • CPAP: continuous positive airway pressure

  • BIPAP: bilevel positive airway pressure

  • IPAP: inspiratory positive airway pressure

  • EPAP: expiratory positive airway pressure