Description

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Presión Positiva Continua en las Vías Respiratorias) is a medical device that delivers a continuous flow of pressurized air through a mask to keep the airway open during sleep. It is primarily used to treat obstructive sleep apnea by preventing airway collapse, improving oxygenation, and reducing breathing interruptions during sleep.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may hear CPAP referred to as “la máquina CPAP,” “máquina para la apnea del sueño,” or simply “CPAP.” The abbreviation is commonly used in both English and Spanish. It is important to clarify that CPAP is a form of therapy delivered by a device, not a medication or a surgical treatment.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient uses a CPAP machine every night to manage obstructive sleep apnea.

ES: El paciente usa una máquina CPAP todas las noches para controlar la apnea obstructiva del sueño.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing CPAP with BiPAP; translating CPAP as an oxygen machine.