A screening method for sleep apnea syndrome.

A Comparative study of four Persian versions of sleep questionnaires for screening obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

Background: Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is valuable, but it is time-consuming and expensive. Appropriate screening instruments help clinicians select high-risk individuals for further investigations. In the present study, we compared 4 popular instruments used in screening OSAS including Berlin, STOP, STOP-BANG questionnaires, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).  ...

Snoring-based screening for sleep apnea syndrome

Apert Syndrome with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case Report

Apert syndrome is a rare kind of craniosynostosis which is identified with fusion of cranial sutures during prematurity period and causes physical and intellectual disorders in younger ages. These patients may show symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea due to abnormal craniofacial shape. This article introduces a patient with Apert syndrome, with apnea symptoms, cyanosis, snoring, restlessness, n...

Cost-effectiveness analysis of nocturnal oximetry as a method of screening for sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.

STUDY OBJECTIVE Determine the utility of nocturnal oximetry as a screening tool for sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) compared with polysomnography (PSG). DESIGN Cost-effectiveness analysis based on retrospective review of overnight sleep studies. SETTING United States Air Force tertiary teaching hospital. PATIENTS One hundred consecutive patients evaluated for SAHS by overnight sleep ...

Usefulness of SD-101 for screening of sleep apnea syndrome

printing supported by . Visit Chiesi at Stand B2.10 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH 2012 Methods: Multicenter-randomized study. 210 patients with RH (BP>130/80 mmHg despite 3 antihypertensive drugs) of unknown etilogy, confirmed by 24hambulatory monitorization [AMPA], and sleep apnea (AHI>15) were randomized to usual control plus CPAP (n=105) or only usual control (n=105) both for three months. Variable...