Can nocturnal oximetry differentiate between obstructive and central apneas?

P. Escourrou, W. Mao, M. Herrag, G. Roisman, D. Odjinkem, D. Chemla (Clamart, Compiegne, France; Marrakech, Morocco)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Sleep apnoea: insights from animal models and diagnostic tools
Session: Sleep apnoea: insights from animal models and diagnostic tools
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4410
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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