Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP
Nasal CPAP delivers air into your airway through a specially designed nasal mask or pillows. The mask does not breathe for you; the flow of air creates enough pressure when you inhale to keep your airway open. Before using any type of cpap treatment, you should consult your doctor. CPAP machine are used for sleep apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep). It is speculated that CPAP machines may provide respiratory support during a pandemic if mechanical ventilators are not available in necessary quantities. Forcing air into the lungs of a person can cause permanent tissue damage and death.
The pulse oximeter is a device that tells you the blood’s oxygen (O2) saturation level without having to draw blood to do so.
Nasal CPAP Bi-Level Patient Instructions Apria Healthcare 20 pages pdf
see also Acute respiratory Distress Syndrome and Oxygen