NONINVASIVE ASSISTED VENTILATION: CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) -- PROVIDING

Course overview

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a form of noninvasive assisted ventilation (NIV) in which pressurized air is applied to the airway to prevent airway collapse. CPAP is the primary treatment strategy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder characterized by partial or complete airway obstruction that results in periods of apnea and hypoxia. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of noninvasive assisted ventilation with CPAP in order to better care for patients. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.