Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is used to manage sleep apnea and provide respiratory support for various conditions. CPAP therapy involves the application of a flow of pressurized air through a mask that a patient wears over the nose and sometimes the mouth during sleep. This prevents airway collapse while sleeping, leading to improved breathing, better sleep quality and better quality of life during the daytime.
The comfort of patients depends on the device’s ability to quickly respond to their breathing patterns and to deliver the right volume of air. By precisely detecting the patient’s breathing pattern, the CPAP device can react in an adaptive way and increase the patient’s convenience and adherence to the therapy. Moreover, the CPAP device precisely monitors air flow to enable the optimal supply of air, taking into account the lung size.
Our SDP3x sensors, with their fast response time and high precision, ensure accurate detection of the inhalation cycle, thus enabling the right control of the CPAP device. Their integration into the flow path enables an accurate measurement of the air delivered to the patient. Their small size opens up opportunities for compact device designs.
