Käypäpaine
Käypäpaine is a Finnish term that translates to "appropriate pressure" or "suitable pressure." It is primarily used in the context of medical treatments, particularly in respiratory therapy and anesthesiology. The concept of käypäpaine emphasizes the importance of applying the correct level of pressure to a patient's airway to ensure effective ventilation while minimizing the risk of injury.
In mechanical ventilation, for example, käypäpaine refers to the pressure setting that is sufficient to open
The term is also relevant in procedures like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. In this application,