In sleep therapy settings, what does EPAP stand for?

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In sleep therapy settings, what does EPAP stand for?

EPAP stands for Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure. In sleep therapy devices, pressure is used to keep the airway open during breathing cycles. EPAP is the pressure maintained during exhalation to prevent the airway from collapsing, helping reduce obstructive events and support consistent oxygenation. In contrast, IPAP is the higher pressure used during inhalation, and EPAP is typically set lower than IPAP in BiPAP therapy. The other terms aren’t standard therapy settings: Exhalation Pressure Adjustment isn't a defined parameter, End-Tidal Airway Pressure is a measurement of pressure at the end of exhalation, not a setting, and External Airway Pressure isn't a recognized term in this context.

EPAP stands for Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure. In sleep therapy devices, pressure is used to keep the airway open during breathing cycles. EPAP is the pressure maintained during exhalation to prevent the airway from collapsing, helping reduce obstructive events and support consistent oxygenation. In contrast, IPAP is the higher pressure used during inhalation, and EPAP is typically set lower than IPAP in BiPAP therapy. The other terms aren’t standard therapy settings: Exhalation Pressure Adjustment isn't a defined parameter, End-Tidal Airway Pressure is a measurement of pressure at the end of exhalation, not a setting, and External Airway Pressure isn't a recognized term in this context.

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