Surface EMG of the diaphragm is a different measure to OAHI in children’s sleep studies

S. Chuang, J. Butler, S. Gandevia, A. Teng, H. Selvadurai, A. Jaffe (Randwick, Westmead, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Have we advanced in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing?
Session: Have we advanced in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing?
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2595
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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