Predictive performance of oximetry in detecting sleep apnea in surgical patients with cardiovascular risk factors.

Rida WaseemMatthew T V ChanChew Yin WangEdwin SeetFrances F Chung

Published in: PloS one (2021)

ODI from oximetry is sensitive and specific in predicting moderate-to-severe or severe OSA in at-risk surgical population. It provides an easy, accurate, and accessible tool for at-risk surgical patients with suspected OSA.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular risk factors
sleep apnea
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
early onset
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
high resolution
type diabetes
high intensity
drug induced