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2. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   An open circuit SCBA typically has three main components: a high-pressure gas storage cylinder, (e.g., 2,216 to 5,500 psi (15,280 to 37,920 kPa), about 150 to 374 atmospheres), a pressure regulator, and a respiratory interface, which may be a mouthpiece, half mask or full-face mask, assembled and mounted on a framed carrying harness.

3. Positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   A typical CPAP machine houses the air pump in a case lined with sound-absorbing material for quieter operation. A hose carries the pressurized air to a face mask or nasal pillow. The Sullivan V Plus, a typical mid-1990s CPAP (the mask is more modern). A typical full face CPAP mask. CPAP therapy breaks the cycle of OSA

4. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Nasal prongs are placed directly in the person's nostrils. A nasal mask is a small mask that covers the nose. There are also nasal pillow masks which have a cushion at the base of the nostrils, and are considered the least invasive option. [16] Frequently, nasal CPAP is used for infants, although this use is controversial.

5. Gerald McGinnis - Wikipedia

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   After Colin Sullivan published his 1981 article on CPAP machines, Mark Sanders, a Pittsburgh pulmonologist, advised McGinnis to develop a CPAP machine for residential use. [1] In late 1984, Respironics received approval from Food and Drug Administration to sell their CPAP machine and the company released the SleepEasy the following year.

6. ResMed - Wikipedia

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   ResMed Inc. is an American medical equipment company based in San Diego, California.It primarily provides cloud-connectable medical devices for the treatment of sleep apnea (such as CPAP devices and masks), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory conditions.

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