Pulse rate and pulse rate variability help to identify children with obstructive sleep apnea needing adenotonsillectomy

N. Ullmann, M. Pavone, E. Verrillo, A. Di Marco, V. Fierimonte, M. C. Graziani, S. Soldini, R. Cutrera (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Sleep disordered breathing in special situations III
Session: Sleep disordered breathing in special situations III
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4045
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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N. Ullmann, M. Pavone, E. Verrillo, A. Di Marco, V. Fierimonte, M. C. Graziani, S. Soldini, R. Cutrera (Rome, Italy). Pulse rate and pulse rate variability help to identify children with obstructive sleep apnea needing adenotonsillectomy. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 4045

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