ArticleERJ open research2021
Feasibility of three-dimensional facial imaging and printing for producing customised nasal masks for continuous positive airway pressure.
Article in ERJ open research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06224816 (Clinical Trial to Assess the Clinical Impact, Efficacy and Safety of Customized Nasal Masks Designed by 3D Printing During Non-invasive Ventilation in Premature Infants), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers.
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Clinical Trial to Assess the Clinical Impact, Efficacy and Safety of Customized Nasal Masks Designed by 3D Printing During Non-invasive Ventilation in Premature Infants
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- A new method using pointing area diagrams to characterize and compare ventilation masks used in continuous positive airway pressure treatment for apneic patients.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- A novel three-dimensional-printed customized nasal mask for improving CPAP adherence and satisfaction for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2025Article
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- Current Advances and Gaps in Knowledge on Personalizing Masks for Noninvasive Respiratory Support.Respiratory care · 2024Review
- The experience of children using long-term non-invasive ventilation: a qualitative study.Frontiers in sleep · 2024Article
- Feasibility of three-dimensional nasal imaging and printing in producing customized nasal masks for non-invasive ventilation in extremely low birth weight infant: A pilot study.International journal of bioprinting · 2023Article
- Comparison of airway pressures and expired gas washout for nasal high flow versus CPAP in child airway replicas.Respiratory research · 2021Article
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
rationaleDelivery of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea in children and adults. Treatment adherence is a major challenge, as many patients find the CPAP mask uncomfortable. The study aim was to demonstrate the feasibility of delivered CPAP through customised nasal masks by assessing mask leak and comfort of customised masks compared to commercially available CPAP masks.
methodsSix healthy adult volunteers participated in a crossover study including commercial masks in three different sizes (petite, small/medium and large) from the same supplier and a customised mask fabricated for each subject using three-dimensional facial scanning and modern additive manufacturing processes. Mask leak and comfort were assessed with varying CPAP levels and mask tightness. Leak was measured in real time using an inline low-resistance Pitot tube flow sensor, and each mask was ranked for comfort by the subjects.
resultsMask leak rates varied directly with CPAP level and inversely with mask tightness. When ranked for comfort, three subjects favoured the customised mask, while three favoured a commercial mask. The petite mask yielded the highest mask leaks and was ranked least comfortable by all subjects. Relative mask leaks and comfort rankings for the other commercial and customised masks varied between individuals. Mask leak was comparable when comparing the customised masks with the highest ranked commercial masks.
conclusionCustomised masks successfully delivered target CPAP settings in all six subjects, demonstrating the feasibility of this approach.
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