Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Respiratory
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Robinson, Daniel (Department: 3742)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Respiratory
Reexamination Certificate
active
07141021
ABSTRACT:
Patients may operate a CAP system to deliver appropriate airway pressure at their home. A patient's apnea problem can be diagnosed at home without supervision with a CPAP device which delivers a continuously minimum appropriate pressure for substantially the entire period of therapy.
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