Does overnight pulse oximetry have a useful role in ruling out obstructive sleep apnoea?

L. O‘Reilly, T. McCauley, J. Stockley, J. Hunt, S. Madathil, B. Cooper (United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Screening for sleep-disordered breathing
Session: Screening for sleep-disordered breathing
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 967
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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