A Concise History and Timeline Of The CPAP Machine And The Condition S

The First Recordings of Sleep Apnea: Charles Dickens 1836 The first Novel by Charles Dickens was called the Pickwick Papers and was released as a series over 20 months. A sub character within the books called Joe, was often described as a "Fat Boy" who spends his time primarily eating and sleeping. This sleep disorder is the origin for the medical term " Pickwickian Syndrome", which lead to the subsequent detection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. However the term "Pickwickian syndrome" wasn't used for years later.

1956: The True effects of Sleep Apnea revealed Around 1956, Dr. Burwell was treating patients who often had congestive heart failure, extreme sleepiness or fatigue, as well as improper airflow to the lungs; or respiratory failure. missed out on the chance to play a winning hand of three aces and two kings, reason: he fell asleep. This is the first time " Pickwickian Syndrome" was recorded in a medical journal.

1965: Research in to sleep disorders begins In 1965 a group of French and German Doctors, lead by Dr. Gastaut began to conduct research around the condition Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Here whilst studying various patients they discovered and recalled the three different strains of Sleep Apnea. In 1969, Obstructive Sleep Apnea was beginning in the trachea (windpipe)and breathing tubes inserted.

The First CPAP Machine:1981 The CPAP machine was invented back in 1981 physician and Australian Colin Sullivan and his team, Their idea was straight forward and they were inspired by reversing how a vacuum cleaner works, pushing air out instead of sucking in. The team then applied this idea to a breathing mask, that the Sleep Apnea sufferer could wear whilst asleep. Although effective this machine was not accepted as a positive Sleep Apnea treatment until the mid 80s.

Sleep Apnea and CPAP machines now: CPAP machines have developed since the older models, they are more comfortable to use and make less noise. Since Sullivan's development and creation of the earlier CPAP machine, CPAP became the more efficient and best way to treat Sleep Apnea. CPAP supplies and more cushions are now available to make using a CPAP machine a comfortable and easy experience. A lot different from the huge, basic and glorified vacuum cleaner machines of the 1980s.

Throughout the past century, Sleep Apnea went from being Thanks to extensive research and support networks, Sleep Apnea is not ignored and there is always help at hand if you do have the condition.