Positive Airway Pressure (PAP)

  • Non-invasive positive airway pressure (PAP) systems use air to keep airways open with a mask that delivers mild air pressure.

  • PAP is used to treat sleep disorders in adults, children, and infants.

  • It helps balance oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the blood.

  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) provides a steady pressure during both inhalation and exhalation to keep the airways open.

  • Intermittent Positive Airway Pressure (IPAP) changes air pressure while the patient breathes in and out.

  • Automatic Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) adjusts pressure throughout the breathing cycle based on the patient's patterns.

  • All systems require air pressure delivery through a mask fitted onto the patient's face.