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The Miracle of CPAP

The Miracle of CPAP

by Mike McEvoy, PhD, NRP, RN, CCRN | Jul 24, 2019 | Articles, Featured Articles

Mike McEvoy examines some of the physiological reasons that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) works for a variety of conditions.

CPAP: From the Beginning Until Now

CPAP: From the Beginning Until Now

by Mike McEvoy, PhD, NRP, RN, CCRN | May 24, 2019 | Articles, Featured Articles

Although originally intended to treat prehospital patients in pulmonary edema resulting from heart failure, CPAP is now indicated for virtually any condition resulting in significant dyspnea accompanied by signs and symptoms of increased work of breathing.

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