CPAP

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
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 7