Positive Airway Pressure Device Articles & Analysis
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Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked, usually by muscles in the throat. Symptoms of apnea include daytime tiredness, loud snoring, and awakening throughout the night (prompted by lack of oxygen). ...
Methods: We examined exhaled air dispersion during NIV using a human patient simulator reclined at 45° in a negative pressure room with 12 air changes/h by two different helmets via a ventilator and a total facemask via a bilevel positive airway pressure device. ...