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Mask
Swivel
Gel Pressure
A Cushion Optional Monitoring
Support Ring Port
Figure 7-1a Structure of a nasal mask.
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Figure 7-1b Nasal mask in use.
TABLE 7-4 Advantages and disadvantages of the Nasal mask
Advantage Disadvantage
Comfort Gas leaks
Patient compliance Nasal dryness or drainage
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