Device Category Dossier

Cannula, nasal, continuous positive airway pressure

Device Category Dossier for Cannula, nasal, continuous positive airway pressure. Australian ARTG records, sponsors, device class — compiled by arcimedes.

Nasal cannulae are single patient use devices inserted into the nostrils to deliver oxygen therapy under passive or positive airway pressure, with some types containing a gas sampling line for measuring carbon dioxide concentrations from the patient's expiration. These devices provide respiratory support particularly for premature infants in intensive care units by delivering stable continuous positive airway pressure whilst reducing the extra work of breathing.