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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5kontinuální pozitivní přetlak v dýchacích cestách
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kontinuální pozitivní přetlak v dýchacích cestách


Definition from Wikipedia:
Kontinuální pozitivní tlak v dýchacích cestách (CPAP) je forma pozitivního tlaku v dýchacích cestách ventilátorem, který se použije mírný tlak vzduchu průběžně udržovat dýchací cesty nepřetržitě otevřené u lidí, kteří nejsou schopni spontánně dýchat samostatně.

Example sentence(s):
  • CPAP se typicky používá pro lidi, kteří mají problémy s dýcháním, jako jsou spánkové apnoe . - Wikipedia  
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