Ear or finger pulse oximetry during sleep in suspected obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: does it matter?

W. Pujol, F. Bertran, C. Couque, H. Normand (Caen, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Clinical aspects of OSA I
Session: Clinical aspects of OSA I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3645
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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