Statements (51)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical device
|
gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:Continuous_Positive_Airway_Pressure
|
gptkbp:alternativeTo |
gptkb:BiPAP
surgery oral appliance |
gptkbp:appliesPressure |
gptkb:continuous_positive_airway_pressure
|
gptkbp:approvedBy |
gptkb:FDA
|
gptkbp:canBe |
gptkb:hospital
home portable travel-sized auto-adjusting fixed pressure |
gptkbp:category |
sleep medicine
respiratory therapy |
gptkbp:component |
gptkb:mask
tubing CPAP machine humidifier |
gptkbp:contraindication |
gptkb:pneumonia
unconsciousness severe bullous lung disease |
gptkbp:deliversPressureTo |
airway
|
gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Continuous_Positive_Airway_Pressure
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
CPAP
|
gptkbp:improves |
quality of life
sleep quality oxygenation |
gptkbp:inventedBy |
1981
Dr. Colin Sullivan |
gptkbp:maintenance |
regular cleaning
filter replacement mask replacement |
gptkbp:prescriptionRequired |
yes
|
gptkbp:prevention |
airway collapse
|
gptkbp:reduces |
snoring
daytime sleepiness |
gptkbp:regulates |
airflow
|
gptkbp:requires |
power source
mask fitting pressure titration |
gptkbp:sideEffect |
skin irritation
nasal dryness discomfort |
gptkbp:usedBy |
patients with central sleep apnea
patients with obstructive sleep apnea patients with respiratory failure |
gptkbp:usedFor |
treatment of sleep apnea
treatment of respiratory distress |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Breathing_Machine
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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