Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
gases (Oxygen)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
Z12030102
CONTINUOUS POSITIVE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT
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GMDN related code(s)
36990
BiPAP unit (A device designed to deliver a constant flow of oxygen/air to a patient, and provide the delivery of a maximum and a minimum airway pressure to the lungs during spontaneous breathing, commonly known as bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP). It is a form of advanced continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. This function may be found in advanced ventilators, but in the case of this GMDN code, it is a separate device that can be used independently for dedicated treatment settings.)
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WHO Technical specifications
WHO related resources
Training materials
WHO resources on medical devices
Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
WHO list of priority medical devices for cancer management
WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications
Package of eye care interventions
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Kit (TESK) 2019
WHO medical devices website
WHO priority medical devices website
WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website