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  2. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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    CPAP machines possess a motor that pressurizes room temperature air and delivers it through a hose connected to a mask or tube worn by the patient. This constant stream of air opens and keeps the upper airway unobstructed during inhalation and exhalation. [1] Some CPAP machines have other features as well, such as heated humidifiers.

  3. 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.

  4. Respiratory gas humidification - Wikipedia

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    Although the humidifying capacity of a bubble respiratory gas humidifier is rather low, it may be improved by increasing the water temperature. A bubble bottle is mostly used in oxygen therapy with high flow rates via a mask, nasopharyngeal catheter, or nasal cannula in order to prevent drying of the mucous membranes in the nose and mouth.

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    New York City enjoyed its first white Christmas in 15 years in 2024, which was confirmed when snow depth Christmas morning was measured at 1.0 inch exactly in Central Park.

  6. On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better ...

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    This Jubilee will run through Jan. 6, 2026. At the beginning of Tuesday's ceremony, Francis oversaw the opening of a special bronze-panelled "Holy Door" at St. Peter's, which is only open during ...

  7. Heated humidified high-flow therapy - Wikipedia

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    The development of heated humidified high flow started in 1999 with Vapotherm introducing the concept of high flow use with race horses. [2]High flow was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the early 2000s and used as an alternative to positive airway pressure for treatment of apnea of prematurity in neonates. [3]

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    No. 17 Clemson vs. No. 8 SMU. Time: 8 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: SMU -2.5 | Total: 55.5 The ACC title game could have the most at stake. An SMU win likely gives the conference just one team in the ...

  9. Bubble CPAP - Wikipedia

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    The successful application of bubble CPAP requires elaborate nursing care. [6] There is a learning curve to the implementation of the bubble CPAP respiratory approach that requires a team effort. [2] Respiratory therapists are important members of the team. The system has to be snugly fitted and stationed on the infant's head.