Figure 1.
The mask used for CPAP was non vented (no exhalation port on the mask), so that all exhaled air passed through the expiratory port on the tube. A virus filter was fitted to the expiration port to eliminate the spread of virus-aerosol in the room. The exhalation port was placed close to the mask to reduce dead space. With oxygen supplements above 20–25 l/min two oxygen ports were attached. Humidifier was supplied on the dreamstation