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AUTOMATIC POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE MACHINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Respiratory System
CONT

An APAP machine treats sleep apnea, a condition characterized by difficulty breathing during sleep. This machine pushes air into the nose, mouth, or both through a face mask or nasal cannula (a device with tubes that delivers supplemental oxygen or an increase flow of air) to promote consistent breathing. Unlike other types of PAP [positive airway pressure] devices, APAP automatically adjusts the air pressure a person receives during sleep.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Appareil respiratoire

Spanish

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