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A bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machine aids in breathing. It consists primarily of a mask that forcefully blows air into a patient’s lips to allow air to circulate in the lungs. Before Paul’s death, he has a severe shortness of breath and must use a BiPAP machine to keep oxygen flowing.
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BiPAP Machine Term Timeline in When Breath Becomes Air
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...life ends. They place a mask on his nose to help his breathing with a BiPAP machine. Paul’s blood carbon dioxide level is critically high, indicating that the work of breathing...
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...Paul consults with physicians about the steps forward. The critical-care attending doctor tells Paul that BiPAP is only a temporary solution; the only remaining intervention is for Paul to be put...
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...that if he doesn’t have a chance of meaningful time, he wants to take the BiPAP mask off and hold his daughter.
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An hour later, Paul’s BiPAP machine and monitors are turned off, and morphine drips steadily through his IV. His breath...
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