Impact of CPAP on automobile accidents in patients with sleep apnoea syndrome (SAS)

F. Barbé, L. R. Mayoralas, J. Pericas, A. Muñoz, L. Findley, J. M. Antó, A. G. N. Agustí (Palma de Mallorca, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Treatment of OSA
Session: Treatment of OSA
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 230
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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