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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Main Authors: Chong Pei, Shuyu Gui
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/cea050f0955e450c9e9f3814025258d8
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