Parasternal intercostal function is spared during REM sleep

M. Yokoba, H. G. Hawes, J. B. Kortbeek, P. A. Easton (Calgary, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Diagnosis and epidemiology of sleep apnea
Session: Diagnosis and epidemiology of sleep apnea
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3555
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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