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Medical Devices for Respiratory Dysfunction: Principles and Modeling of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
By
Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily
Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily
Institute of Biomedical Technologies,
Auckland University of Technology
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ISBN:
9780791859773
No. of Pages:
248
Publisher:
ASME Press
Publication date:
2012
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2 Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Basic Principles and Current Treatments
By
Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily
Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily
Institute of Biomedical Technologies,
Auckland University of Technology
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13
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Published:2012
Citation
Al-Jumaily, AM. "Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Basic Principles and Current Treatments." Medical Devices for Respiratory Dysfunction: Principles and Modeling of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Ed. Al-Jumaily, AM. ASME Press, 2012.
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This chapter provides a definition and overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), its pathophysiology, and diagnosis. Current treatments and devices that are part of the clinical management of OSA are also elaborated on, with particular attention to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
Topics:
Sleep
2.1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
2.2 Diagnosis
2.3 Clinical Management and Treatment of OSA
2.3.1 Oral Devices
2.3.2 Surgical Treatment
2.3.3 CPAP Therapy
2.4 Closure
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