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The position of the water blow-off or safety valve in C.P.A.P.-systems

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After investigating aspects of a single nasal cannula system we conclude that the pressure read-out point should be located as close to the application point as possible; furthermore the water blow-off or safety valve should be positioned before (or at) the pressure application point.

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  1. University Children's Hospital “Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis”, Nieuwe Gracht 137, NL-3512 LK, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    B. P. Cats M. D.

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    L. Jongbloed

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Cats, B.P., Jongbloed, L. The position of the water blow-off or safety valve in C.P.A.P.-systems. Intensive Care Med 6, 185–188 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01757301

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