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  2. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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    CPAP is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, in which the mild pressure from the CPAP prevents the airway from collapsing or becoming blocked. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] CPAP has been shown to be 100% effective at eliminating obstructive sleep apneas in the majority of people who use the therapy according to the ...

  3. Does Medicare cover CPAP machines? - AOL

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    Original Medicare, which includes parts A and B, may cover different uses of CPAP machines. Part A is hospital insurance. It covers the use of a CPAP machine during hospital stays or while in ...

  4. Positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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    Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a mode of respiratory ventilation used in the treatment of sleep apnea.PAP ventilation is also commonly used for those who are critically ill in hospital with respiratory failure, in newborn infants (), and for the prevention and treatment of atelectasis in patients with difficulty taking deep breaths.

  5. Nissan Maxima - Wikipedia

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    1990 Nissan Maxima Ti (Australia) 1993–1995 Nissan Maxima Executive (Australia) During this year, the Maxima was first introduced to the European market, replacing the Laurel. For European markets, the model range was: 3.0, 3.0 S, and 3.0 SE. The only engine was the single-cam VG30E, producing 170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp).

  6. Modes of mechanical ventilation - Wikipedia

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    Modes of mechanical ventilation are one of the most important aspects of the usage of mechanical ventilation.The mode refers to the method of inspiratory support. In general, mode selection is based on clinician familiarity and institutional preferences, since there is a paucity of evidence indicating that the mode affects clinical outcome.

  7. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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    For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most common treatment is the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) device. [67] [70] These splint the person's airway open during sleep by means of pressurized air. The person typically wears a plastic facial mask, which is connected by a flexible ...

  8. Non-invasive ventilation - Wikipedia

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    The most common indication for acute non-invasive ventilation is for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The decision to commence NIV, usually in the emergency department, depends on the initial response to medication (bronchodilators given by nebulizer) and the results of arterial blood gas tests.

  9. Obstructive sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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    Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder and is characterized by recurrent episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway leading to reduced or absent breathing during sleep.