Reliability of overnight desaturation index (ODI)in suspected obstructive sleep apnea

Conclusion: Overnight oximetry based surrogates (ODI) have the potential for use as reliable first line screening tool in OSA.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nair, A. R., Ahmed, S., Kunoor, A., Salam, B., Ponneduthamkuzhi, J. P., Ajith, A. M. Tags: Sleep and Control of Breathing Source Type: research