title: Customizing a nasal CPAP mask using a silicone elastomer.
abstract: Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Airway obstruction is prevented by delivering air at a constant pressure via a nasal mask worn during sleep. Small nares may cause difficulty in wearing even the smallest standard nasal mask, with wear resulting in discomfort and air leaks. This article describes a method for fabricating a custom nasal CPAP mask using maxillofacial prosthodontic laboratory techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. Mclornan@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: McLornan
authors.forename: Nancy A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: Ronald G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Verrett
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008397:Masks; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D012826:Silicone Elastomers