How CPAP works
CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open. CPAP typically is used by people who have breathing problems, such as sleep apnea. CPAP also may be used to treat preterm infants whose lungs have not fully developed.
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This video explains how CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, works. It describes CPAP as a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open, typically used by people with breathing problems such as sleep apnea, and also used for preterm infants whose lungs have not fully developed.
Key points
- Defines CPAP as continuous positive airway pressure
- Explains that mild air pressure keeps the airways open
- Covers use in sleep apnea and other breathing problems
- Notes use for preterm infants with incompletely developed lungs
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This video presents “How CPAP works” — CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open. CPAP typically is used by people who have breathing problems, such as sleep apnea. CPAP also may be used to treat preterm. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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