A comparison of pulse transit time with sleep study outcome in children

A. Laverty, S. Stanojevic (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Quality spirometry: the only spirometry!
Session: Quality spirometry: the only spirometry!
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3218
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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