Table 1

Dimensions of nasal CPAP interfaces and mean expiratory limb pressure at flows of 6, 8 and 10 L/min

InterfaceSizeProng length (mm)Internal diameter (mm)Outer diameter (mm)Expiratory limb pressure (cmH2O) at varying set flows
6 L/min8 L/min10 L/min
Hudson011.52.03.63.697.8415.53
314.93.55.10.470.941.95
516.15.06.30.140.340.73
RAMPreemie7.52.03.16.5510.8619.01
Newborn7.42.54.55.959.3714.45
Infant7.93.04.74.537.0710.91
F&P prongSmall (3020)15.22.02.86.1312.2322.52
Medium (4030)17.13.03.91.021.953.44
Large (5040)17.54.04.80.220.460.83
Infant Flow
prong
XS11.02.53.30.330.711.27
M13.33.54.30.250.530.92
XL16.94.05.10.250.550.93
Height* (mm)Width* (mm)Length* (mm)
F&P maskSmall4.26.640.000.000.00
Medium4.26.640.000.000.00
Large4.26.640.000.000.00
Infant Flow maskXS551.20.180.400.68
M551.20.180.420.68
XL551.20.190.420.71
  • *Mask measurements indicate the dimensions of the airflow channel at connection to the CPAP circuit (the narrowest point of the device) rather than the dimensions of the nasal mask itself.

  • CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure.