Indication of CPAP without a sleep study in patients with high pretest probability of obstructive sleep apnea

ConclusionCPAP indication without a previous sleep study showed a low sensitivity ( ≅ 22%) but a specificity greater than 95% in patients with high pretest probability for OSA (snoring, report of frequent apneas, BMI> 25 kg/m2 and sleepiness or tiredness plus comorbidity).
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research