As a critical shortage of ventilators looms, New York Governor Andre Cuomo revealed Friday that the state will begin repurposing BiPAP machines to help COVID-19 patients breathe.

CPAP and BiPAP machines generally are used for people who suffer from sleep apnea, but could be used in the absence of conventional ventilators.

The team used a 3D-printed adapter to convert a noninvasive Philips Respironics v60 BiPAP machine into a ventilator, according to Northwell Health.

Coronavirus has sparked a new conversation about the difference between ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines.

Philips has voluntarily recalled millions of its CPAP and BiPAP machines, and News 8 shows you how to determine if you're device is affected.

Several Philips ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines were recalled in June 2021. The company is currently working to repair and replace the affected devices.