Combination of oximetry and sleep questionnaires as screening tools for CPAP initiation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is a cause of high morbidity and mortality so diagnosis and treatment is essential. Questionnaires and oximetry have been used for OSA screening. Aim: To evaluate the clinical utility of different sleep questionnaires (Stop Bang (S-B), Berlin (BQ),...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier España
2019-05-01
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Series: | Pulmonology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2531043718301582 |