Effect of arterial blood bicarbonate (HCO3 −) concentration on the accuracy of STOP-Bang questionnaire screening for obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract Background To evaluate the effect of arterial bicarbonate (HCO3 −) concentration on the accuracy of STOP-Bang questionnaire (SBQ) screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods A total of 144 patients with suspected OSA were included. Polysomnograms (PSG) and blood gas analysis were p...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01720-2 |