Table 2.
The BCPAP score for effectiveness of bubble CPAP delivery.
| 0 | 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles | Not present | Intermittent | Continuous | |
| Circuit | Contaminated (e.g. mold, biofilm, dirt) | Clean but small diameter (<10 mm) | Clean and wide diameter (≥10 mm) | |
| Prongs | Too small | Too large | Occlusive fit | |
| Airway | Blocked | Partially blocked | Open with bilateral breath sounds | |
| Pressure | Air leak | Intermittent | Maintained at set level |
Table re-used with permission from Oxford Press. “Contaminated” refers to the presence of mold, biofilm, dirt, etc.