Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: Life-Saving Technology

摘要

The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) remains a common diagnosis made by pulmonary practitioners [1]. OSAS is a common respiratory disorder affecting at least 2% to 4% of the adult population [1, 2]. The mainstay of treat-ment of moderate and severe OSAS is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The development of this thera-peutic intervention in 1981 by Sullivan, stimulated the rapid progression of sleep testing and therapy as a new field in medicine [3].