The problem with this article is that it does not mention the addition of oxygen into the breathing air. This cannot be done safely with a CPAP machine, regardless of the software that is used. it requires a supply of large volumes of oxygen and a way of safely mixing it with the breathing air. Note that the conversion of the US hospital ship in NY and the conversion of the convention center in NY into “COVIS care” both required the supply and piping of centrally supplied oxygen to all beds.
This is not to say that CPAP aided breathing might not be helpful, but a “ventilator” it is NOT.
I have been using an Airsense 10 CPAP for 6 years. For the last 3 oxygen has been added using a tee connection at the base of the hose. Doesn’t seem to be a problem.
Good points. The CPAP is intended to aid the lungs in pushing air in, and letting the lungs push it back out.
The quality, or content, of that air is not altered in any using a CPAP, other than a filter.
If a patient requires extra oxygen, then this solution will not work.