A form of respiratory therapy in which ventilation is assisted by a flow of oxygen delivered at a constant pressure throughout the respiratory cycle.
A method of keeping the airway open using increased air pressure delivered by a nasal or face mask to treat obstructive sleep apnea, acute pulmonary edema, and congestive heart failure.
A method of ventilatory support applied to the spontaneously breathing patient in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure throughout the respiratory cycle. CPAP can be applied by way of a nasal mask, a face mask, or an endotracheal tube. It can be used to treat congestive heart failure, acute pulmonary edema, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and other conditions. A potential adverse effect of CPAP is barotrauma to the lungs.
A nasal positive airway pressure system is a ventilation mechanism that delivers a gentle flow of air into the nostrils, effectively maintaining an open airway.
Positive pressure ventilation is a technique of mechanically assisted breathing in which the air pressure within a patient’s airways is maintained above atmospheric pressure. This method aids in the delivery of oxygen and facilitates the removal of carbon dioxide from the lungs.