Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A form of non-invasive mechanical pressure support ventilation that uses a continuous positive airway pressure level to support spontaneous breathing activity.

**Synonyms:** - CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE VENTILATION - CPAP - CPAP - CPAP Ventilation - Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)