Continuous positive airway pressure
/kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈpɑːzətɪv ˈɛrweɪ ˈprɛʃər/
noun
A form of respiratory support that delivers a constant stream of pressurized air to keep the airways open during breathing. Commonly used to treat sleep apnea and respiratory distress, preventing airway collapse.
The term combines 'continuous' from Latin 'continuus' (unbroken), 'positive' from Latin 'positivus' (definite), and 'pressure' from Latin 'pressura' (a pressing). CPAP technology developed in the 1980s as a non-invasive alternative to mechanical ventilation for certain respiratory conditions.
AMተስማሚ አየር ግራጫ ጥሪዎች
ARضغط مستمر إيجابي في الطرق الهوائية
BNঅবিচ্ছিন্ন ধনাত্মক শ্বাসপথের চাপ
CApressió positiva contínua de les vies respiratòries
CSkontinuální pozitivní tlak v dýchacích cestách
DAkontinuerligt positivt luftvejstryk
DEkontinuierlicher positiver Atemwegdruck
ELσυνεχής θετική πίεση των αεραγωγών
ESpresión continua de aire en las vías respiratorias
FAفشار هوا مثبت مداوم
FIjatkuva positiivinen ilmateiden paine
FRpression continue positive des voies aériennes