The role of desaturation index evaluated by nocturnal pulse oximetry in recognition of sleep apnea syndrome in patients with morbid obesity

S. Dumitrache-Rujinski, G. Calcaianu, D. Zaharia, A. Croitoru, M. Bogdan (Bucharest, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Technology, screening and questionnaires in OSA
Session: Technology, screening and questionnaires in OSA
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 914
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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