Description

A successful Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy experience often begins with the right mask. This webinar will explore practical strategies for selecting PAP masks that promote comfort, tolerance, treatment effectiveness, and long-term adherence, while addressing the challenges of choosing the optimal mask for each patient. Participants will review key mask features, discuss personalized selection considerations, and learn approaches for evaluating compliance. The session will also address common challenges that arise during empiric PAP treatment following unattended sleep studies.

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the aspects involved in PAP mask selection

2. Identify the different challenges presented by PAP mask types

3. Review the potential effect of change in PAP mask on adherence, residual apnea-hypopnea index, unintentional leaks, and pressure requirements

4. Discuss considerations for personalized PAP mask selection