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Validation of the oxygen desaturation index in the diagnostic workup of obstructive sleep apnea.

Timon M FabiusJeffrey R BenistantLindsey BekkedamJob van der PalenFrans H C de JonghMichiel M M Eijsvogel
Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2018)
An ODI < 5 predicts an AHI < 5 with high sensitivity and specificity when measured simultaneously using the same oximeter during PM recording.
Keyphrases
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • particulate matter
  • positive airway pressure
  • air pollution
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • heavy metals
  • water soluble