Comparison of Epworth Sleepiness Scale and OSA-18 Scores With Polysomnography in Children.

Beatrice R Bacon Amanda B HassingerGaayathri VaravenkataramanErin GouldNick SahlollbeyMichele M Carr

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

M-ESS and OSA-18 scores have a weak correlation with OSA severity in children. More reliable, age-appropriate screening tools are needed in pediatric sleep apnea.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
young adults
childhood cancer