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CPAP ventilation during sleep (factsheet)
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a type of respiratory support therapy used to overcome the obstruction of the airways. It involves the use of a CPAP mask and machine. The CPAP machine uses air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep.
- Organisation:
- Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
- Topic:
- Lungs, Sleep, Children's health
- Target audience:
- General
- Published:
- August 2017
- Last reviewed:
- December 2022
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