An apparatus for producing a continuous positive airway pressure (cpap - device)

摘要

The invention relates to a continuous positive air pressure device (CPAP device) for spontaneous breathing, especially a nasal CPAP device (nCPAP device). The inventive device includes a hollow body (10) in which it is possible to generate a positive pressure. A first opening (20) provided in a side wall of the hollow body (10) allows for the introduction of an air flow (A) in the hollow body (10) and for the discharge of the exhaled air (B). A fitting (30) attached to the hollow body (10) is provided for connecting the hollow body (10) to a nasal and/or mouth piece (100) and a spacer (40) also attached to the hollow body (10) comprises a flow nozzle (50) for directing the air flow (A) towards the opening (20).