Category
Respiratory Support Sleep Medicine
Typical Use
Provide continuous positive airway pressure to treat obstructive sleep apnea and support ventilation.
Description
A device that delivers a constant positive airway pressure through a mask to splint the upper airway open during sleep, reducing apneas and improving daytime symptoms and cardiovascular outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea. CPAP therapy requires mask fitting, pressure titration in lab or auto adjusting devices, adherence support, and monitoring for side effects such as nasal dryness or mask discomfort. Long term CPAP use improves sleep quality and reduces cardiometabolic risks when patients are supported with education, troubleshooting, and follow up care.