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continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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00:54 May 14, 2020
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English term or phrase: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Definition from National Center for Biotechnology Info.:
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a type of positive airway pressure, where the air flow is introduced into the airways to maintain a continuous pressure to constantly stent the airways open, in people who are breathing spontaneously.

Example sentence(s):
  • The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency of initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in a referral hospital in Mexico City serving mainly patients without public health insurance coverage and to assess their level of adherence. Archivos de Bronconeumología
  • CPAP machines come in a variety of designs. Some simply provide a varying continuous stream of air, or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Coronavirus Today
  • To eliminate snoring and prevent sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend a device called a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine Mayo Clinic
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5kontinuerlig luftveisovertrykk
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kontinuerlig luftveisovertrykk


Definition from www.nhi.no:
CPAP er en forkortelse for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (kontinuerlig luftveisovertrykk). Det er et apparat som blåser luft gjennom en slange med en trykkregulator.

Example sentence(s):
  • CPAP er en forkortelse for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (kontinuerlig luftveisovertrykk). Det er et apparat som blåser luft gjennom en slange med en trykkregulator. - www.nhi.no  
Erik Wallace
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