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Practical Aspects of Interface Application in CPAP Treatment
Joint Authors
Bachour, Adel
Avellan-Hietanen, Heidi
Palotie, Tuula
Virkkula, Paula
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-11-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective first-line therapy for sleep apnea, CPAP fails in one third of patients mainly due to poor adherence to the CPAP device and masks.
The role of the medical team is to guide the patient in choosing the best mask, thus insuring good CPAP therapy adherence.
Once a suitable mask is found, the brand of the mask does not affect patient satisfaction or CPAP adherence.
For the majority of patients, nasal masks are by far more suitable than oronasal masks.
Orosanal masks are indicated in case of nasal stuffiness or when an air leak manifests through the mouth.
Re-evaluation of the efficacy of CPAP therapy is recommended when switching to oronasal masks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bachour, Adel& Avellan-Hietanen, Heidi& Palotie, Tuula& Virkkula, Paula. 2019. Practical Aspects of Interface Application in CPAP Treatment. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bachour, Adel…[et al.]. Practical Aspects of Interface Application in CPAP Treatment. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bachour, Adel& Avellan-Hietanen, Heidi& Palotie, Tuula& Virkkula, Paula. Practical Aspects of Interface Application in CPAP Treatment. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145784
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145784