Easy-to-build and affordable continuous positive airway pressure CPAP device for adult patients in low-income countries

Ramon Farré, Josep M. Montserrat, Gorka Solana, David Gozal, Daniel Navajas

Source: Eur Respir J, 53 (5) 1802290; 10.1183/13993003.02290-2018
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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